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X487 JVV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 JVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside & components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator tail tell not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside & components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside & components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator tail tell not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside & components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,567 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside indicator tail tell not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

all underside & components corroded

travel on handbrake

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside indicator tail tell not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,820 miles

Hand brake lever near reserve

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn uneven 205/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension covered in surface rust

tyre n/s/f winter tyre 205/65r15

Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Hand brake lever near reserve

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn uneven 205/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension covered in surface rust

tyre n/s/f winter tyre 205/65r15

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,674 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,059 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 40,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,852 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 27,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X487 JVV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 X487 JVV, 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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X487 JVV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X487 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X487 JVV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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