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SM51 HWR

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 HWR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,660 miles

some wear offside and nearside steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,851 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 65,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre devoid of tread extreme inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,721 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,823 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 44,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre scuffed around outer edge † †tyre size = 195/65x15 ('V' rated)

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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SM51 HWR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 HWR, 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

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What year was SM51 HWR registered?

SM51 HWR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is SM51 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 HWR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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