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X968 UPA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,197 mi
Last recorded169,197 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 UPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 169,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 166,064 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly & close to limit on outer edge

surface corrosion in front & rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2012 166,064 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly & close to limit on outer edge

surface corrosion in front & rear metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2010 159,840 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm ball joint covers split

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box

surface corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Dec 2010 159,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm ball joint covers split

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box

surface corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2009 149,357 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges & close to legal limit

o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm ball joint covers split

surface corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 135,923 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 135,923 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 120,644 miles

surface corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 120,644 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 107,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 97,195 miles

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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X968 UPA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X968 UPA, 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 X968 UPA registered?

X968 UPA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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