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NU51 XXL

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,690 mi
Last recorded210,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 XXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 210,690 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 209,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded at clips

centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure

drivers window switch broken

engine oil on minimum level

front tyres starting to wear at edges

nearside front lower ball joint boot is split

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside wiper blade smears screen

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 26 Jun 2010 196,919 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 186,850 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Signs of wear developing in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Very slight play in O/s front lower wishbone ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2009 186,850 miles

Signs of wear developing in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Very slight play in O/s front lower wishbone ball joint

Pass 18 Jul 2008 175,614 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Jul 2008 175,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Jul 2007 158,792 miles

N/s front tyre worn close to the limit

N/s rear brake pads worn low

N/s rear tyre worn to the limit (uneven wear on outer edge)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 135,140 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 135,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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NU51 XXL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NU51 XXL, 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 NU51 XXL registered?

NU51 XXL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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