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RN51 LFV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,277 mi
Last recorded146,277 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 LFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 146,277 miles

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

Travel on handbrake. Clonk from front.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 146,267 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 excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Travel on handbrake. Clonk from front.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 141,038 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 141,038 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 137,804 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 137,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 133,699 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 133,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 132,029 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)

brake pedal spongy

front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 128,447 miles

N/S/F fog blamp inop

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

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

Rattle from inlet

Slight oil trace around pas reservoir

Fail 10 Nov 2011 128,447 miles

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

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

N/S/F fog blamp inop

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

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

Rattle from inlet

Slight oil trace around pas reservoir

Pass 29 Oct 2010 124,308 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,737 miles

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

play in inner steering rack joints

travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,771 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge,s

Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,827 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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RN51 LFV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

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

Is RN51 LFV safe to buy?

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