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FN51 XUU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XUU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light not present, but can be felt when braking (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 94,810 miles

advisery ;; headlamp covers fitted

advisery engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside front (8.2.2)

advisery ;; headlamp covers fitted

advisery engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 89,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 89,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,318 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,384 miles

ADVISE ON OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING

ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE IN COLOUR

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED ADJACENT TO PLASTIC CLIPS / BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION ALONG SIDES OF FUEL TANK / ADVISE TO CLEAN / GREASE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 21 Jun 2010 75,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE ON OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING

ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE IN COLOUR

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED ADJACENT TO PLASTIC CLIPS / BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION ALONG SIDES OF FUEL TANK / ADVISE TO CLEAN / GREASE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres close to legal tread depth limit due to edge wear

o/s/r tyre is punctured - repairable

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,083 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 46,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,085 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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FN51 XUU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN51 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

FN51 XUU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is FN51 XUU safe to buy?

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