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RN51 HSX

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,845 mi
Last recorded167,845 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 167,845 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 160,048 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 157,398 miles

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 155,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 152,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jan 2014 146,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 141,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 133,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 124,189 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

STEERING SQUEKS WHEN ROCKING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 124,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

STEERING SQUEKS WHEN ROCKING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 113,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,063 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,980 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 89,588 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 89,578 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 HSX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RN51 HSX, 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 RN51 HSX registered?

RN51 HSX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 December 2001.

Is RN51 HSX safe to buy?

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