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ML51 EXU

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

12,209 mi
Last recorded12,209 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 EXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,209 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 12,209 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,562 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2011 111,453 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 111,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,243 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 107,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 96,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,839 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,298 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Oct 2007 68,745 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 68,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,718 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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ML51 EXU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ML51 EXU, 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 ML51 EXU registered?

ML51 EXU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is ML51 EXU safe to buy?

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