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FL51 XMC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,820 mi
Last recorded155,820 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XMC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 155,820 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 155,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 143,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs in generally poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 130,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 112,096 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 109,641 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 104,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 104,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 102,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 99,667 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 96,047 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 96,020 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 93,407 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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FL51 XMC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL51 XMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 XMC registered?

FL51 XMC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FL51 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XMC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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