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FX51 TFC

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 TFC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,667 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 103,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,783 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,132 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,857 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,893 miles

Rear exhaust bracket showing signs of corrosion

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,841 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,565 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 48,002 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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FX51 TFC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TFC, 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 FX51 TFC registered?

FX51 TFC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FX51 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 TFC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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