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GL51 WDX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,274 mi
Last recorded161,274 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WDX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 161,274 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 161,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 161,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 154,396 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 154,396 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 153,249 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake weak by comparison and only just met overall efficiency

Fail 6 Jan 2017 153,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake weak by comparison and only just met overall efficiency

Pass 29 Dec 2015 136,793 miles

slight play both sides steering rack joints

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,338 miles

All four brake discs are very worn.

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,338 miles

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

All four brake discs are very worn.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,632 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link protective rubbers are split.

Travel in parking brake lever.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,632 miles

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

Both front anti roll bar drop link protective rubbers are split.

Travel in parking brake lever.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,425 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,402 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,656 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Jan 2006 39,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has little reserve travel

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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GL51 WDX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL51 WDX, 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 GL51 WDX registered?

GL51 WDX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is GL51 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 WDX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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