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WG51 LBZ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 LBZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 97,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear lower cill inner /outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear lower cill inner / outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,343 miles

Brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

Lens missing from n/s indicator repeater

Slight damage to n/s front seatbelt webbing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 97,343 miles

Brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

Lens missing from n/s indicator repeater

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to n/s front seatbelt webbing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,440 miles

Lens missing from n/s front indicator repeater

Slight damage to n/s front seat belt webbing

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect + badly condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively +broken (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split & worn (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 2x items n/s screen (8.3.1e)

Lens missing from n/s front indicator repeater

Slight damage to n/s front seat belt webbing

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,484 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 95,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,745 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

n/s front suspension top bearing stiff when steering operated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,707 miles

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

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

brake pipes to n/s & o/s front & to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

n/s indicator side repeater incomplete

Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pipes to n/s & o/s front & to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,497 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air-bag warning lamp illuminated

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

n/s indicator side repeater incomplete - lens missing

Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air-bag warning lamp illuminated

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

n/s indicator side repeater incomplete - lens missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,694 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

n/s front suspension top bearing stiff in operation of steering

slight damage to n/s front seatbelt webbing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,322 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,322 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,777 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,992 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 73,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,263 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,770 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 62,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 LBZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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