CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO51 XVD

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,361 mi
Last recorded84,361 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XVD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,964 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front track rod arms

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,689 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,073 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Washers not working - possibly frozen

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,137 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 56,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,154 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 40,154 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,186 miles

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

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO51 XVD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO51 XVD, 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 RO51 XVD?

You can check the full history of RO51 XVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO51 XVD registered?

RO51 XVD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is RO51 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XVD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 XVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO51 XVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.