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SL51 PXW

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 PXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 124,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal operation slightly spongy

Fail 29 Mar 2012 124,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,718 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 1 Feb 2011 111,718 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SIGNS OF CORROSION

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 108,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 104,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 104,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 98,763 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,591 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 93,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 93,212 miles

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

GEAR LINKAGE STIFF

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 130,468 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 130,397 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Dec 2005 109,011 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)

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 PXW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

SL51 PXW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SL51 PXW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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