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X288 GFJ

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,978 mi
Last recorded86,978 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 GFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,978 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 86,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,623 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,623 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,425 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,784 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,784 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,514 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,654 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 53,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 53,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 51,325 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2011 51,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,607 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,253 miles

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

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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X288 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X288 GFJ, 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 X288 GFJ registered?

X288 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X288 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 GFJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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