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RO51 XVF

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,958 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,595 miles

195/55r15

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parts of rear suspension corroded

poor beam patterns

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,555 miles

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

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

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

195/55r15

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parts of rear suspension corroded

poor beam patterns

under body panel loose

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,728 miles

Both headlamps poor beam patterns

Front rigid brake pipes corroded

Slight windscreen damage

Fail 10 Sep 2013 63,727 miles

Nearside 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)

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

195/65 x 15Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Both headlamps poor beam patterns

Front rigid brake pipes corroded

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,146 miles

195/65 x 15

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

195/65 x 15

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,887 miles

chip in swept area of windscreen but not exceding 40mm

n/s outer sill is slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner section

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 49,887 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

chip in swept area of windscreen but not exceding 40mm

n/s outer sill is slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner section

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 49,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f brake piping corroded..

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,844 miles

stonechip windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,808 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

stonechip windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2009 120,639 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight fluctuation front brake readings

Fail 21 Sep 2009 120,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight fluctuation front brake readings

Pass 13 Sep 2008 111,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,359 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)

o/s rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,451 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall has small cuts and is deterorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RO51 XVF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RO51 XVF, 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

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What year was RO51 XVF registered?

RO51 XVF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is RO51 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XVF shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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