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MK51 WLE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,449 mi
Last recorded161,449 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 WLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 161,449 miles

nearside front drop link bar has a slight play

nearside front tyre is getting close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2012 146,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

offside front brake pad wear getting low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 146,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2011 130,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,945 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 124,945 miles

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on tread edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 95,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,582 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2005 61,193 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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MK51 WLE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK51 WLE, 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

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What year was MK51 WLE registered?

MK51 WLE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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