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OIG 1612

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,716 mi
Last recorded146,716 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1612
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 146,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 141,738 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 141,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 131,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low effort on offside handbrake

Nearside rear inner brake pad looks low?

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 121,073 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR AND CENTRE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (STRONG ADVISE)

REAR BOX EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED/BLOW (STRONG ADVISE)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION/PADS GETTING LOW

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

WATER LEAK

Fail 22 Dec 2011 121,042 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear sus corroded treat asap

both front outer brake pipes starting to corrode

both reart ind turning white close to limit

brake pedal pivot worn

o/s side ind turning white close tio limit

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,169 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty along chassis

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint boots split

Fail 31 Oct 2009 97,169 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty along chassis

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint boots split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,549 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,929 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 80,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,305 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.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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OIG 1612 is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OIG 1612, 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

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What year was OIG 1612 registered?

OIG 1612 is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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