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RF51 ZBY

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,201 mi
Last recorded146,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 ZBY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2018 146,201 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most bush missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Front Both direction indicators discolouring

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank retaining straps excessively corroded

Offside Front Bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator discolouring

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 141,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 141,465 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short trailer electrical socket wiring (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 136,070 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides` (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to excess (2.4.G.2)

both mirror glasses broken but still provides view to rear

breather hose under bonnet snapped and leaking oil

oil leaking on to exhaust

Fail 16 Dec 2015 135,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides` (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to excess (2.4.G.2)

both mirror glasses broken but still provides view to rear

breather hose under bonnet snapped and leaking oil

oil leaking on to exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2014 128,870 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 128,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both mirrors cracked

nsf fog light damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 121,335 miles

exhaust rusty

os mirror damaged

osf fog light damaged

slight blow exhaust

Fail 2 Dec 2013 121,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight blow exhaust

exhaust rusty

os mirror damaged

osf fog light damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,724 miles

front no plate marked

handbrake on limit

ns mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2011 109,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,340 miles

N/s/f lower suspension arm outer balljoint rubber split.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 104,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

N/s/f lower suspension arm outer balljoint rubber split.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,686 miles

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

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

brake imbalance 23/percent

Pass 28 Dec 2007 71,032 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 55,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,519 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 ZBY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF51 ZBY, 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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RF51 ZBY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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