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W111 OXB

2001 Rover 75

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests52 (34 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 OXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

34 pass 18 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 128,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under side of van heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2025 143,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under side of van heavily undersealed

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 143,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing to check (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only 16% n/s poor

Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,662 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 139,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 124,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 132,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear including hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 123,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clean lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 122,772 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2021 122,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,932 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 121,575 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,138 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 120,672 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 120,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,935 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 65,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe / flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe / flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,738 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 103,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,000 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,000 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,790 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,858 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 34,940 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,431 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,803 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,208 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 27,604 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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W111 OXB is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 52 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W111 OXB, 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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W111 OXB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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