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X679 DNB

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,794 mi
Last recorded152,794 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 DNB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 152,794 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 149,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,880 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 134,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Dec 2012 126,702 miles

advise high handbrake travel

front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2012 126,701 miles

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

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

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise high handbrake travel

advise o/s/f lower arm ball joint has play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,111 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

osf anti roll bar lower ball joint gaitor split

Fail 15 Dec 2011 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

Both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

O/S/F Anti roll bar lower ball joint gaiter split

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear pads look low through wheels

Pass 20 Dec 2010 111,496 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 111,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 101,930 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,793 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 83,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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X679 DNB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X679 DNB, 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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X679 DNB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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