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GX51 FCP

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,433 mi
Last recorded108,433 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FCP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion By Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 108,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion By Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 102,113 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,113 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,706 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 95,706 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,827 miles

air bag warning light on.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 88,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag warning light on

O/S pad wear cable broken

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,377 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 75,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side rear door does not open from outside

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,871 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side rear door does not open from outside

Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,338 miles

Noise on top suspension (Front)

Off side rear door lock faulty (Outer)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 69,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Off side rear door lock faulty (Outer)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,290 miles

Rear silencer weak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,847 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,188 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,881 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2005 36,228 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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GX51 FCP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX51 FCP, 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 GX51 FCP registered?

GX51 FCP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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