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FL51 XMS

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XMS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,770 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 81,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,372 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,054 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 74,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,334 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,308 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,656 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 61,446 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,558 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 56,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,884 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 49,784 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,784 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,812 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,166 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,387 miles

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

n/s washer poor but screen clearing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,951 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 XMS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMS, 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.

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What year was FL51 XMS registered?

FL51 XMS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FL51 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XMS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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