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GU51 XSG

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

260,499 mi
Last recorded260,499 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 260,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front lower spot lights lens brocken

rear silencer badley corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 260,370 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

clutch pedal rubber missing

front lower spot lights lens brocken

o/s/f inner plastic wheel arch insecure

rear silencer badley corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 240,457 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber split

Fail 21 Sep 2011 240,457 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 214,375 miles

corrosion in rear silencer but not leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2010 214,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in rear silencer but not leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2009 191,857 miles

o/s/f outer indecator missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

heat shield insecure under vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2009 191,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

heat shield insecure under vehicle

o/s/f outer indecator missing

Fail 1 Sep 2008 167,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 167,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 142,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 142,898 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bonnet leaver in front grill not working

Pass 2 Mar 2006 112,857 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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GU51 XSG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GU51 XSG, 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 GU51 XSG registered?

GU51 XSG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GU51 XSG safe to buy?

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