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HG51 RNU

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,018 mi
Last recorded104,018 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 RNU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 104,018 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,952 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,984 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 101,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,502 miles

handbrake has just met reserve travel requirements

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,091 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,085 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,187 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 91,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 91,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2015 87,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 77,480 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 77,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,054 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,605 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Indicator lense missing

N/S/R Lamp lense cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,820 miles

N/S/F Indicator lense missing

N/S/R Light lense cracked

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Indicator lense missing

N/S/R Light lense cracked

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,675 miles

N/S/F indicator lense missing

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,954 miles

N/S/F indicator lamp lense cover missing

N/S/R lamp lense cracked

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F indicator lamp lense cover missing

N/S/R lamp lense cracked

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,515 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 52,824 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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HG51 RNU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG51 RNU, 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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HG51 RNU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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