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X874 DVV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

189,507 mi
Last recorded189,507 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 DVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 189,507 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 189,507 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 189,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 155,549 miles

Anti role bar front lower rubber dust covers perished

Fail 15 Dec 2009 155,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti role bar front lower rubber dust covers perished

Pass 9 Dec 2008 129,226 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 129,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 106,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog light lens broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin breaking up

unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside the vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2007 106,274 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog light lens broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin breaking up

unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside the vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 84,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to open o/s/r door from outside

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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X874 DVV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 X874 DVV, 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 X874 DVV registered?

X874 DVV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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