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FN51 CXX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

371,395 mi
Last recorded371,395 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 CXX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2012 371,395 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wiper blade damaged

pads warning lamp indicates fault

Pass 21 Jun 2012 371,395 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wiper blade damaged

pads warning lamp indicates fault

Pass 26 May 2011 367,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 367,859 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 361,637 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front drop link ball joint gaiters split

brake fluid above maximum level

misting of fluid around brake servo but no positive leak

misting of fuel around top of tank but no positive leaks

ns outer bodysill slightly damaged

nsf and nsr tyres wearing on outer edges

os brake pad warning light wire broken

osf brake disc backing plate in poor condition

osf indicator lamp cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2010 361,637 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front drop link ball joint gaiters split

brake fluid above maximum level

misting of fluid around brake servo but no positive leak

misting of fuel around top of tank but no positive leaks

ns outer bodysill slightly damaged

nsf and nsr tyres wearing on outer edges

os brake pad warning light wire broken

osf brake disc backing plate in poor condition

osf indicator lamp cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 340,410 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 339,712 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 289,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 289,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 204,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 204,147 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 117,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 117,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 CXX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

FN51 CXX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2001.

Is FN51 CXX safe to buy?

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