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WF51 TWU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 TWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,355 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 105,355 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,014 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Aug 2018 99,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,544 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,894 miles

n/s rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,290 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,135 miles

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

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

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2010 67,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,504 miles

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

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

os rear door will not open from outside

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,321 miles

OSR DOOR WONT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO CHECK RELEVANT MOT ITEMS

Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,321 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

OSR DOOR WONT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO CHECK RELEVANT MOT ITEMS

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,488 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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WF51 TWU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WF51 TWU, 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 WF51 TWU registered?

WF51 TWU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is WF51 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 TWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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