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X459 DNB

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,328 mi
Last recorded95,328 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 DNB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,328 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 95,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 87,307 miles

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

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2012 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,301 miles

SRS light on, due to changes in the mot this item will fail the next test

Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

SRS light on, due to changes in the mot this item will fail the next test

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake pad sensor fouling wheel

o/s/f spring fouling wiring

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,794 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,744 miles

slight gas leak from ex manifold area both front tyres wearing on outer edges aprx 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,418 miles

both n/s and o/s inner rack ends slight play rear brake pads very close to limit aprox 2.5/3mm

Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both n/s and o/s inner rack ends slight play rear brake pads very close to limit aprox 2.5/3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,421 miles

rear indicators- colour fading †some corrosion on rear flexi brake pipe ferrules

Fail 26 Jan 2007 48,421 miles

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

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

rear indicators- colour fading †some corrosion on rear flexi brake pipe ferrules

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,108 miles

some corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes †handbrake lever near end of travel (18% eficient)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 42,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes †rear indicators-colour fading †handbrake lever near end of travel(eficiency 18%)

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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X459 DNB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X459 DNB, 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 X459 DNB registered?

X459 DNB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X459 DNB safe to buy?

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