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WG51 HLO

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,636 mi
Last recorded117,636 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 HLO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,636 miles

Auxilliary drive belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has slight flatspot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms,subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2020 117,636 miles

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

Auxilliary drive belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has slight flatspot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms,subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,531 miles

Fuel tank straps rusty

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting has been replaced by steel cable (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 113,531 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fuel tank straps rusty

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting has been replaced by steel cable (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 105,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 99,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim edge has flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps rusty

rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,736 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 85,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake disc discoloured with heat (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,043 miles

exhaust poor

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,483 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 74,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,256 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,256 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,298 miles

N/S/R Disc has a grove in it

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,168 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,787 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light on.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,512 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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WG51 HLO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WG51 HLO, 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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WG51 HLO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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