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MT51 WRP

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 120,963 miles

Items in rear seats and boot

Play in inner steering joints

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

Inner sills corroded

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 120,963 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

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

Inner sills corroded

Items in rear seats and boot

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in inner steering joints

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 120,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 114,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 112,287 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 112,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r brake pipe at side of fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 110,227 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 107,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 90,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 65,298 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,781 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 50,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WRP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT51 WRP, 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 MT51 WRP registered?

MT51 WRP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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