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FN51 CXL

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

238,401 mi
Last recorded238,401 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 CXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 238,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 229,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 229,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 224,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65/15

Fail 26 Sep 2016 224,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65/15

Pass 24 Sep 2015 217,495 miles

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

advise both inner rack ends worn

advise engine cover s and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 217,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 Michelin badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

advise both inner rack ends worn

advise engine cover s and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 209,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 209,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 202,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box in poor condition

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 202,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust box in poor condition

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 195,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 195,927 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 188,866 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 188,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 177,457 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 177,457 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 169,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 157,209 miles

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

osr uneven wear

Fail 11 Sep 2008 157,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

osr uneven wear

Pass 25 Sep 2007 148,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 140,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2006 140,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 109,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 26 Sep 2005 109,552 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit

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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FN51 CXL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FN51 CXL, 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 FN51 CXL registered?

FN51 CXL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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