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X729 OEO

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,678 mi
Last recorded183,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 OEO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 183,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 175,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 167,077 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 160,368 miles

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

both link rod gaitors split and nearside bottom ball joint gaitor split

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 6 Jan 2011 160,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both link rod gaitors split and nearside bottom ball joint gaitor split

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 17 Dec 2010 160,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 141,030 miles

Brake warning sensor faulty

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 141,028 miles

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

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

Brake warning sensor faulty

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 114,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 74,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,890 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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X729 OEO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X729 OEO, 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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X729 OEO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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