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FV51 DHO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,180 mi
Last recorded148,180 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DHO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 144,042 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 141,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 132,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 126,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 126,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 118,477 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 118,448 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 109,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,926 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,739 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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FV51 DHO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV51 DHO, 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 FV51 DHO registered?

FV51 DHO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FV51 DHO safe to buy?

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