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X703 DNB

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 DNB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 80,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 8 Jul 2011 72,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Front brake discs and pads require replacement soon

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear door does not open

rear brake pipes clipped together.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,262 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,417 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

3ltrs of oil added before test

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,694 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,646 miles

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

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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X703 DNB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X703 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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X703 DNB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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