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X414 VJK

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,310 mi
Last recorded120,310 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX414 VJK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 120,221 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,130 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 112,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 107,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant topped up

Fail 20 Aug 2019 103,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant topped up

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly both ns and os: rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust system deteriorated at joint. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

suspect oil leak

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Aug 2017 92,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to the rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to the rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 92,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to the rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to the rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,661 miles

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Light corrosion to Rear-Subframe and associated components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under carriage trays and covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,669 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 49,659 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,436 miles

slightly low braking effort on offside parking brake

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,452 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 59,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 45,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X414 VJK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X414 VJK, 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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X414 VJK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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