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X834 CFT

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

196,559 mi
Last recorded196,559 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 CFT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 196,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 195,016 miles

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

Front no. plate damaged slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush perishing slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2014 194,905 miles

Front 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)

Engine under tray fittings loose

Front no plate cracked

Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush perishing slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2012 193,601 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 193,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 193,579 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 182,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs are worn

grease covering brake pipes

n/s door mirror lens is damaged

n/s front wheel centre is missing

n/s hand brake performance is low

o/s front seat belt is slow to recoil

o/s head light focus is poor

Fail 3 May 2011 182,039 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs are worn

grease covering brake pipes

n/s door mirror lens is damaged

n/s front wheel centre is missing

n/s hand brake performance is low

o/s front seat belt is slow to recoil

o/s head light focus is poor

Fail 9 Apr 2010 175,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 175,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 167,137 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 167,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 148,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 120,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 120,156 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all brake discs worn (recommend replace when brake pads replaced)

offside rear tyre worn to leagal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2006 90,774 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 90,559 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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X834 CFT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X834 CFT, 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 X834 CFT registered?

X834 CFT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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