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X478 LDA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 LDA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 133,718 miles

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

brake pad warning light on (pads ok)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 133,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disks pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 129,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 122,505 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 122,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 115,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 115,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 106,065 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 99,340 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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X478 LDA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X478 LDA, 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 X478 LDA registered?

X478 LDA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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