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R111 SPO

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,978 mi
Last recorded176,978 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SPO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 176,978 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

play in front anti roll bar links

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

wiper blades starting to smear screen

corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2017 167,504 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 167,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Bulb warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner wheel rim slight distortion when rotated

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 167,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight unit deteriorated, affecting beam image

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover has come apart

Offside headlight unit deteriorated

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 28 May 2016 156,028 miles

corosion to exhaust system

dampness around power steering resevior

headlamp lenses deteriating

high handbrake travel

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 27 May 2016 156,028 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion to exhaust system

dampness around power steering resevior

headlamp lenses deteriating

high handbrake travel

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 143,582 miles

corosion to suspension components

distortion to n/s/r wheel inner rim

high handbrake travel

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

some corosion to front brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 143,582 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corosion to suspension components

distortion to n/s/r wheel inner rim

front tyres wearing on outer edges

high handbrake travel

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

nail in o/s/r tyre

some corosion to front brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2014 130,041 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 130,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,961 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 120,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaut heat shield insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 79,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,086 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,299 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,299 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 14,381 miles

advise n/s rear tyre has nail in 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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R111 SPO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R111 SPO, 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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R111 SPO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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