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VA51 XNO

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XNO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 122,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre mount (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre mount (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,344 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 113,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,109 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,178 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,447 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,438 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,432 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,693 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,425 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 58,245 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 52,381 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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VA51 XNO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel 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 VA51 XNO, 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 VA51 XNO registered?

VA51 XNO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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