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X757 VPA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,548 mi
Last recorded145,548 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX757 VPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,548 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 145,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 140,985 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded but appear sound

Fail 24 Jan 2017 140,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush has excessive play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and on legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

all metal brake pipes corroded but appear sound

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and on 2mm only 205/65/15

Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished no cords showing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 135,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished no cords showing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 205/65/15

Fail 8 Jan 2015 130,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 205/65/15

Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge 205/65/15

Pass 8 Jan 2013 118,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 112,060 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 112,060 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,339 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 104,355 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 104,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 96,514 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 96,514 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,404 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 84,404 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X757 VPA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X757 VPA, 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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What year was X757 VPA registered?

X757 VPA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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