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PE51 WDA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,792 mi
Last recorded132,792 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WDA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 132,792 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 132,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Coolant leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,328 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 126,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe loose (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,990 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,368 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 104,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,643 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 97,643 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,134 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 83,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2009 76,922 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,922 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,049 miles

front indicators just showing white

metal brake pipes starting to corrod

nsr nsf tyres getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,567 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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PE51 WDA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE51 WDA, 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 PE51 WDA registered?

PE51 WDA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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