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HW51 EAC

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,116 mi
Last recorded81,116 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 EAC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,116 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 81,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,493 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 74,488 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,003 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 70,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise:- Nearside front ABS sensor wire has been fouling on wheel and wire nearly chafed through

Advise:- Nearside front anti roll bar drop link lower gaiter split

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,717 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,381 miles

some damage behind nearside front bumper, undertray missing.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 48,381 miles

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

some damage behind nearside front bumper, undertray missing.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,031 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,031 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise:- Nearside front ABS sensor wire rubbing on wheel

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 38,734 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Advise : Both vehicle outer body sills damaged

Advise:Brake pedal rubber slightly split †

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 31,279 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 31,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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HW51 EAC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HW51 EAC, 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 HW51 EAC registered?

HW51 EAC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is HW51 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 EAC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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