CarVerify

Free Car Check

S8 REH

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,990 mi
Last recorded93,990 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above 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

RegistrationS8 REH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
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

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 93,990 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Positive terminal on battery loose

Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,114 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,677 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 92,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 91,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,851 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 90,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Center section on clips (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,422 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,846 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,798 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 58,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,586 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
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

S8 REH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S8 REH, 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 S8 REH?

You can check the full history of S8 REH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S8 REH registered?

S8 REH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is S8 REH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 REH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S8 REH 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 S8 REH. 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.