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X738 ELE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 ELE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 105,331 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,295 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 69,267 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,923 miles

N/S Front Tyre shows signs of side wall wear ; no cords exposed

N/S Rear Tyre shows signs of side wall wear ; no cords exposed

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 54,923 miles

N/S Front Tyre shows signs of side wall wear ; no cords exposed

N/S Rear Tyre shows signs of side wall wear ; no cords exposed

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 49,583 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2006 43,767 miles

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

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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X738 ELE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X738 ELE, 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 X738 ELE registered?

X738 ELE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X738 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X738 ELE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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