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KX51 XFV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs are corroding

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,217 miles

corrosion forming around rear subframe

Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,217 miles

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

corrosion forming around rear subframe

Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer edge starting to wear

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,891 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,118 miles

Rear silencer showing signs of corrotion

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,680 miles

slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,472 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,511 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)

Oil leak

wiper blade too big goes off windscreen at rest

Fail 28 Jun 2007 48,511 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

wiper blade too big goes off windscreen at rest

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,547 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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KX51 XFV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KX51 XFV, 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 KX51 XFV registered?

KX51 XFV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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