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MK51 EYY

2001 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,358 mi
Last recorded119,358 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 EYY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 119,358 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake lines heavily greased not allowiung full visual inspection

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,604 miles

Brake lines heavily greased not allowing full visual inspection

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake lines heavily greased not allowing full visual inspection

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,438 miles

All brake lines are heavily grased not allowing full visual inspection

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 8 Dec 2011 103,469 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,424 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 96,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,072 miles

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

front and rear brake discs starting to corode/wear

small chips in windscreen. reverse lights innop. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Aug 2008 78,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs starting to corode/wear

small chips in windscreen. reverse lights innop. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,579 miles

nearside front tyre cut in two places on outer wall,though not showing cords.

Fail 22 Sep 2007 70,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall in two places,though not showing cords.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,023 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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MK51 EYY is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK51 EYY, 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 MK51 EYY registered?

MK51 EYY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is MK51 EYY safe to buy?

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