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SL51 LAE

2001 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LAE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,430 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,528 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,252 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported across bulkhead to nearside front (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,838 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,703 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,454 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,993 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 22,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 18,246 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LAE is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LAE, 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 SL51 LAE registered?

SL51 LAE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SL51 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 LAE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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