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OV51 TXB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,076 mi
Last recorded166,076 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 166,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 166,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative h.i.d fitted (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative h.i.d fitted (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 160,765 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 157,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer porous

Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 135,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 132,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 123,385 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 3 Sep 2010 123,245 miles

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

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

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 102,485 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 102,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,385 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,719 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,749 miles

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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OV51 TXB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV51 TXB, 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 OV51 TXB registered?

OV51 TXB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is OV51 TXB safe to buy?

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