CarVerify

Free Car Check

M44 RSL

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,715 mi
Last recorded37,715 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 RSL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 37,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 36,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,177 miles

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,903 miles

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,358 miles

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 33,488 miles

Rear part off exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension system corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 32,290 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 30,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 30,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 28,787 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 28,787 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 13,667 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M44 RSL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M44 RSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M44 RSL?

You can check the full history of M44 RSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M44 RSL registered?

M44 RSL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is M44 RSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 RSL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M44 RSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M44 RSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.