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WR51 HRC

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,419 mi
Last recorded107,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 HRC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,419 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 107,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,938 miles

Both rear light lenses slightly loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in the tread close to outer edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Rear tailgate won't open (secure)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,550 miles

Both front indicators + wing repeaters discoloured

N/S/R Light lense loose/damaged

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

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front indicators + wing repeaters discoloured

N/S/R Light lense loose/damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,652 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both N/S tyres have outer sidewall damage

N/S/F headlamp image poor

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 88,652 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both N/S tyres have outer sidewall damage

N/S/F headlamp image poor

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,933 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre outer egde

Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre outer egde

Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,736 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 73,801 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 73,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear upper side lamp not working

offside rear lower side lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2007 69,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

borh front btyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2006 63,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 56,766 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 56,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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WR51 HRC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR51 HRC, 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 WR51 HRC registered?

WR51 HRC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is WR51 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 HRC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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