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R77 RKW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 RKW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,928 miles

all four discs worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all four discs worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,854 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 33,962 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 33,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R77 RKW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R77 RKW, 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 R77 RKW registered?

R77 RKW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is R77 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 RKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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