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RF51 HBD

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 HBD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,233 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,149 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 88,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,187 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,187 miles

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

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

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

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

corosion on springs and shockers

corosion undefloor front to rear

pads started to wear

rear discs started to wear

Pass 26 Feb 2010 148,968 miles

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

nearside rear hand brake will need attention in the near future

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of splitting but no movement

slight play in offside front steering rack ball end

Fail 26 Feb 2010 148,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear hand brake will need attention in the near future

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of splitting but no movement

slight play in offside front steering rack ball end

Pass 4 Dec 2008 133,655 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 114,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,807 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,609 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 76,259 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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RF51 HBD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF51 HBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF51 HBD?

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What year was RF51 HBD registered?

RF51 HBD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is RF51 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 HBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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