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K800 MCM

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,472 mi
Last recorded195,472 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 MCM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 195,472 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 193,021 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear suspension mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 193,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear suspension mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 190,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

car has under and over covers can not see all compoments.

o/s/f seat worn

smoke when cold

Pass 2 Feb 2018 188,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened link bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak turbo pipe ()

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

black smoke when engine cold

car has under and over covers can not see all compoments.

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 185,263 miles

Front Oil leak from intercooler ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

car has under covers and over covers can not see all conpoments

engine black smoke when cold

Pass 26 Feb 2016 181,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 177,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 174,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 26 Mar 2013 171,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 164,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 164,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 158,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 138,568 miles

Signs of splitting on offside & nearside front suspension arm bushes, keep check on.

Signs of uneven wear on rear tyres, outer edges, keep check on.

Slight play/wear in steering rack offside, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes, recommend attention/keep check on.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 138,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Signs of splitting on offside & nearside front suspension arm bushes, keep check on.

Signs of uneven wear on rear tyres, outer edges, keep check on.

Slight play/wear in steering rack offside, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes, recommend attention/keep check on.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 112,552 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 112,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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K800 MCM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K800 MCM, 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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K800 MCM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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