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X518 RUA

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 RUA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 May 2012 182,929 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 182,925 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 183,326 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 183,324 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 174,926 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 166,976 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 166,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 152,871 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 152,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 135,300 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 135,299 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 113,536 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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X518 RUA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X518 RUA, 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 X518 RUA registered?

X518 RUA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X518 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 RUA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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