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RE51 AKF

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 AKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 75,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some.. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rust patches in various places & rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,109 miles

all brake discs are heavily pitted

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

nearside front brake pipe is corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 75,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs are heavily pitted

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

nearside front brake pipe is corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,730 miles

both headlamp aims are poor

both rear brake discs are heavily pitted

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 74,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both headlamp aims are poor

both rear brake discs are heavily pitted

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrsion on some components on under side of vehicle

exhaust silencer is corroded

nearside front brake discs is pitted

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrsion on some components on under side of vehicle

exhaust silencer is corroded

nearside front brake discs is pitted

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,898 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake disc are slightly pitted

rear exhaust box is corroded

under trays are fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake disc are slightly pitted

rear exhaust box is corroded

under trays are fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,182 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated outer skin

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 75,182 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated outer skin

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

centre and rear box exhaust outer skin deteriating and very rusty

osf tyre spit in treads and nearing legal limits

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

centre and rear box exhaust outer skin deteriating and very rusty

osf tyre spit in treads and nearing legal limits

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,980 miles

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

drivers side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,980 miles

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

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

drivers side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,990 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,081 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,194 miles

play in offside front lower wishbone inner joint

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers side rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in os steering rack joint

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,979 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,163 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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RE51 AKF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE51 AKF, 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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RE51 AKF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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