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HD51 RFL

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,534 mi
Last recorded88,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 RFL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,534 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 88,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,386 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,124 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose joints (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,870 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,156 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silener outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,112 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,129 miles

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

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,652 miles

drivers floor mat insecure

head lamp aim uneven

rear number plate some deteriation

Fail 26 Oct 2006 38,652 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers floor mat insecure

head lamp aim uneven

rear number plate some deteriation

Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,986 miles

near side rear tyre just in legal limit worn on outer edge

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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HD51 RFL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD51 RFL, 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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HD51 RFL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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