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SD51 OZE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 OZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 126,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,274 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISISBLE BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUIT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Mar 2015 117,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISISBLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,690 miles

airbag light on

boost leak ?

exhaust corroded and leaking

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

warnings on dash

washer adjustment

Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

airbag light on

boost leak ?

exhaust corroded and leaking

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

warnings on dash

washer adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,752 miles

air bag light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch worn

different size wheel bolt fitted to o/s/f wheel

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

wipers worn

Fail 17 Feb 2012 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch worn

different size wheel bolt fitted to o/s/f wheel

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

wipers worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,088 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2011 93,088 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,796 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,796 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,396 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 66,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,673 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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SD51 OZE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SD51 OZE, 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 OZE registered?

SD51 OZE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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