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FX51 TEK

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,008 mi
Last recorded105,008 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 TEK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure and fouling on suspension (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

N/S and O/S rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and showing signs of perrishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,062 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 101,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,229 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 95,737 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 92,784 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 87,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,111 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2007 58,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,593 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FX51 TEK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX51 TEK, 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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FX51 TEK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FX51 TEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 TEK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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