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WG51 LBP

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 LBP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 145,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 142,036 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 142,036 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 139,099 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 139,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 137,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,495 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 135,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 133,217 miles

Advise rear silencer rusty.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 131,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 131,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,343 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 129,343 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 126,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre upper stop light led 2 not working

hand brake lever on full travel but holding

Fail 9 Nov 2009 126,712 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre upper stop light led 2 not working

hand brake lever on full travel but holding

Fail 14 Oct 2008 120,163 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 120,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 109,294 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 109,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,114 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 103,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 94,984 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LBP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LBP, 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 WG51 LBP registered?

WG51 LBP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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