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X477 DFJ

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,006 mi
Last recorded122,006 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 DFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 122,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body under coroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 122,006 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body under coroded

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 116,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 113,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Mar 2009 85,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long h/brake travel

lower h/brake effort at n/s than o/s

r/o/s and both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2009 85,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long h/brake travel

lower h/brake effort at n/s than o/s

r/o/s and both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all brake discs rusting ,vehicle looks to have been stood

Fail 23 Jan 2007 84,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 84,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,071 miles

slightly long h/brake travel

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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X477 DFJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X477 DFJ, 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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X477 DFJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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