MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s inner arm has slightly play.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parking brake close to reaching no reserve
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parking brake close to reaching no reserve
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X228 AEX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X228 AEX, 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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X228 AEX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 February 2001.
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