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WR51 HRZ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,071 mi
Last recorded146,071 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 HRZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 146,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,926 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 145,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 145,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 148,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 145,773 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 145,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 144,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 140,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 138,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 136,289 miles

both dip beam headlamps could be better

Pass 15 Feb 2013 132,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,306 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 126,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,277 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 124,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 121,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 121,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 118,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 113,240 miles

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

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2006 109,002 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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WR51 HRZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR51 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

WR51 HRZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is WR51 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 HRZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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