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MT51 EBF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,605 mi
Last recorded173,605 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EBF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 173,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 173,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 166,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 156,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 147,983 miles

all brake pipes greased

rear silencer weak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 135,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,631 miles

osr tyre on inner

Pass 16 Jun 2015 117,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,579 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,579 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,700 miles

Slight play in power steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

steering rack worn slight

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,976 miles

steering rack worn slight

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,393 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,803 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 36,800 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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MT51 EBF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MT51 EBF, 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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MT51 EBF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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