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X459 VPA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,087 mi
Last recorded125,087 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 VPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 125,087 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 125,087 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,902 miles

CABLE TIE AROUND NEARSIDE RACK BOOT/FUEL PIPES?

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 114,758 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CABLE TIE AROUND NEARSIDE RACK BOOT/FUEL PIPES?

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 104,346 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 104,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 96,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,139 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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X459 VPA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X459 VPA registered?

X459 VPA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X459 VPA safe to buy?

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