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X79 WAO

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 WAO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,106 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Oct 2013 97,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Airbag light on

Front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,593 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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X79 WAO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X79 WAO, 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

How do I check the history of X79 WAO?

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What year was X79 WAO registered?

X79 WAO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X79 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 WAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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