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SL51 XMF

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 XMF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,175 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 60,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,600 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,600 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,247 miles

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,203 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 31,045 miles

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,134 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 27,134 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 22,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 18,916 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 XMF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL51 XMF?

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What year was SL51 XMF registered?

SL51 XMF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is SL51 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 XMF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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