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SD51 FYB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 FYB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,696 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,893 miles

all brake pipes underneath vehicle are covered in grease, slight signs of corrosion...

both rear road springs are corroded

both side repeaters are slightly white

o/s/f outter cv boot starting to crack

o/s/f seat belt has signs of fraying slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEEDS H/BRAKE AJUSTMENT

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,884 miles

brake pipe flexi ferrules rusty

brake pipes underneath vehicle are covered in grease

Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe flexi ferrules rusty

brake pipes underneath vehicle are covered in grease

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,898 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 93,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,638 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 87,638 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 79,736 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 75,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SD51 FYB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD51 FYB, 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 SD51 FYB registered?

SD51 FYB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SD51 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 FYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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