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X243 RAR

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,222 mi
Last recorded52,222 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 RAR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,282 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 46,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 40,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,924 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,794 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 36,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,817 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 35,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,960 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,894 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,319 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,947 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,072 miles

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

offside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,852 miles

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

both front tyres nearing wear markers

parking brake travel near max limit

Pass 27 Dec 2008 27,620 miles

slight cracking to o/s/f door mirror lens

Pass 29 Dec 2007 26,651 miles

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

o/s door mirror slitghly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2007 24,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,024 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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X243 RAR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X243 RAR, 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 X243 RAR registered?

X243 RAR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X243 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X243 RAR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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