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S12 FBS

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,581 mi
Last recorded67,581 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 FBS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 67,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, jacking also effected. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and rear to front of vehicle across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 62,568 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,857 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,218 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,762 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 20,199 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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S12 FBS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S12 FBS, 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 S12 FBS?

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What year was S12 FBS registered?

S12 FBS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is S12 FBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 FBS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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