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ML51 EYM

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,858 mi
Last recorded105,858 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 EYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,858 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust fouling center cross member

Fail 18 Mar 2026 105,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust fouling center cross member

Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,727 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front fog light btoken

Fail 13 Mar 2025 100,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front fog light btoken

Pass 5 Mar 2024 95,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,055 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,915 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,496 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,438 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 42,438 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,011 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,154 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,552 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,692 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,912 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 EYM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML51 EYM, 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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ML51 EYM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is ML51 EYM safe to buy?

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