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HK51 PTX

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,568 mi
Last recorded151,568 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 PTX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 151,568 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

amber brake pad warning light illuminated

rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,171 miles

Offside Front brakepipe corroded

brake wear warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2015 142,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brakepipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake wear warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 134,870 miles

Both number plates on vehicle deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake pad wear indicator warning light illuminated. Unable to clearly inspect condition of brake pads through road wheels

Engine noisey

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 134,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Both number plates on vehicle deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake pad wear indicator warning light illuminated. Unable to clearly inspect condition of brake pads through road wheels

Engine noisey

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to inspect condition of both o/s/f lower wishbone ball joints due to excessive movement in rear bush

Pass 3 Aug 2013 126,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,548 miles

front and rear number plates getting poor

Pass 27 May 2011 107,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,448 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,195 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,670 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 60,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,920 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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HK51 PTX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HK51 PTX, 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 HK51 PTX registered?

HK51 PTX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is HK51 PTX safe to buy?

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