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ML51 LUR

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,925 mi
Last recorded114,925 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 LUR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 114,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,320 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 104,320 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 94,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,853 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 76,850 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,515 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,487 miles

n/s/f worning outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 LUR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LUR, 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 ML51 LUR?

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What year was ML51 LUR registered?

ML51 LUR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is ML51 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 LUR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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