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SL51 CFV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 CFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,761 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 109,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel difficult to test

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,461 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn

front wishbone, rear bushes starting to split

fuel tank straps corroded

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust close to center crossmember

front brake discs worn

front wishbone, rear bushes starting to split

fuel tank straps corroded

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,968 miles

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

front exhaust flex pipe has slight leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 87,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 77,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,499 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 65,498 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,379 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2007 43,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2006 34,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,890 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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SL51 CFV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL51 CFV, 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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SL51 CFV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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