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X923 GAT

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,617 mi
Last recorded108,617 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX923 GAT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,617 miles

Both N/s tyres starting to tear. O/s/r tyre starting to tear.

Slight play in rack ends.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both N/s tyres starting to tear. O/s/r tyre starting to tear.

Handbrake travel.

N/s & O/s outer sills corroded. Boot floor starting to corrode.

Slight play in rack ends.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Apr 2015 106,646 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,463 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,220 miles

Both headlamps beam patterns faint (cloudy lens). Corrosion generally under vehicle and on components. Both rear tyres starting to crack. Exhaust rear section corroded quite badly.

N/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamps beam patterns faint (cloudy lens). Corrosion generally under vehicle and on components. Both rear tyres starting to crack. Exhaust rear section corroded quite badly.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,380 miles

Coolant leak

Damage on windscreen. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Headlamp lenses becoming cloudy and starting to affect light output. O/s/f tyre wall cracking. O/s door mirror loose. Exhaust blowing. Corrosion generally under vehicle.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant leak

Damage on windscreen. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Headlamp lenses becoming cloudy and starting to affect light output. O/s/f tyre wall cracking. O/s door mirror loose. Exhaust blowing. Corrosion generally under vehicle.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,794 miles

Corrosion generally getting quite bad on underbody and components.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s door mirror loose/damaged. N/s/f headlamp faint beam pattern. Rear numberplate deteriorating. o/s/f tyre cracking.

O/s/f lower arm rear bush, bonding failing. rear brake balance.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 94,791 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion generally getting quite bad on underbody and components.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s door mirror loose/damaged. N/s/f headlamp faint beam pattern. Rear numberplate deteriorating. o/s/f tyre cracking.

O/s/f lower arm rear bush, bonding failing. rear brake balance.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail.

Rear numberplate fading. Damage on screen. N/s/ headlamp borderline low. O/s mirror damaged. Engine overheating. Corrosion generally quite bad under vehicle.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,964 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear numberplate fading. Damage on screen. N/s/ headlamp borderline low. O/s mirror damaged. Engine overheating. Corrosion generally quite bad under vehicle.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,073 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 89,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 87,701 miles

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

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

wire broken to o/s front brake pad

Fail 17 Apr 2008 87,700 miles

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

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

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

wire broken to o/s front brake pad

Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,353 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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X923 GAT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X923 GAT, 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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X923 GAT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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