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X164 LFR

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 LFR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of o/s front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 86,155 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of o/s front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,119 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,928 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 73,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,955 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,746 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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X164 LFR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X164 LFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X164 LFR registered?

X164 LFR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X164 LFR safe to buy?

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