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RN51 HSK

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

172,186 mi
Last recorded172,186 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HSK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 172,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished ,worn inner and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

both front wipers smeary

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 172,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired marked with yellow wax (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished ,worn inner and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

both front wipers smeary

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 171,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

tyre size 225 / 45 / 17

Pass 3 Nov 2016 170,505 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Nov 2016 170,504 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2015 170,435 miles

front and rear brake discs heavy surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2015 170,434 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective ball joint pinch bolt, nut (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front and rear brake discs heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 170,183 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 170,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 167,589 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 167,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2012 164,369 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 164,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 6 Dec 2011 160,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 157,608 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 157,594 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 151,973 miles

damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2009 151,973 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

o/s/rear brake pad warning wire has fell out of pad

Fail 24 Nov 2008 146,768 miles

Near Side Front Wishbone Bush Split

Off Side Rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator Not Connected

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

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

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Delaminated

Undershield Insecure

Washers Intermittant Faulty

Pass 24 Nov 2008 146,768 miles

Near Side Front Wishbone Bush Split

Off Side Rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator Not Connected

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

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Delaminated

Undershield Insecure

Washers Intermittant Faulty

Pass 5 Dec 2007 132,325 miles

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

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

Left front tyre tred low

Long travel parking brake lever

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

Poor performance from left hand parking brake

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Dec 2006 120,041 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 120,041 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 120,041 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RN51 HSK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RN51 HSK, 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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RN51 HSK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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