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LR51 OTW

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,519 mi
Last recorded48,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OTW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 48,519 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,040 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 48,040 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,841 miles

rear silencer is slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion on centre and rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,823 miles

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

Offside inner steering rack ball joint slightly worn

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 47,814 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside inner steering rack ball joint slightly worn

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,247 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,311 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,311 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,177 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,018 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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LR51 OTW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR51 OTW, 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 LR51 OTW registered?

LR51 OTW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LR51 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 OTW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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