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X953 EJB

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,749 mi
Last recorded113,749 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 EJB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,749 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 113,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,773 miles

HANDBRAKE ON LIMIT

NS UPPER ARM VERY RUSTY

NSR TYRE ON LIMIT

OS RACK BOOT DAMP

OS SILL VERY RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES VERY RUSTY

Fail 8 Dec 2015 102,763 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE ON LIMIT

NS UPPER ARM VERY RUSTY

NSR TYRE ON LIMIT

OS RACK BOOT DAMP

OS SILL VERY RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES VERY RUSTY

Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,763 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

HANDBRAKE ON LIMIT

NSR TYRE CLOSE TOO LIMIT

NSR UPPER ARM VERY RUSTY

OS RACK BOOT DAMP

OS SILL RUSTY

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,339 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,338 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)

Offside 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)

damp around os steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,973 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,786 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,686 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 76,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,303 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,489 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,703 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 42,972 miles

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

some travel on hand brake

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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X953 EJB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X953 EJB, 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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X953 EJB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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