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FY51 CTO

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,425 mi
Last recorded135,425 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CTO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,425 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 135,404 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both side front wishbone lower rear (2.4.F.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear lamps clear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,945 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 129,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,950 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,758 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,232 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,957 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear stop lamp works but suspect incorrect bulb

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 54,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,677 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FY51 CTO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY51 CTO, 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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FY51 CTO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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