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OY51 XSM

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,399 mi
Last recorded160,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XSM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 160,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advanced state of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advanced state of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake force efficiencies low at 17%

Pass 8 Jun 2018 148,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 144,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 91,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 90,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 83,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 72,516 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,053 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 46,795 miles

Handbrake lever finishing trim loose.

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 32,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre bold on edge of tyre tread pattern

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,955 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on edge of tyre tread pattern

o/s/r tyre low on tread

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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OY51 XSM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY51 XSM, 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 OY51 XSM registered?

OY51 XSM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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