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X988 LFV

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,900 mi
Last recorded8,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 LFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 8,900 miles

Nearside Front bald on outer side of tyre tracking out

Nearside Front rear bush worn

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

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

Offside Front rear bush worn

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened link rod (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front bald on outer side of tyre tracking out

Nearside Front rear bush worn

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

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

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

Offside Front rear bush worn

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,117 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both top mounts bearings binding causing spring wind up

hand brake very noisy on test

wiper blades split at ends of rubber

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both top mounts bearings binding causing spring wind up

hand brake very noisy on test

wiper blades split at ends of rubber

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 83,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine under tray insecure

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,057 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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X988 LFV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X988 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X988 LFV registered?

X988 LFV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 February 2001.

Is X988 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 LFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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