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X998 FNV

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 FNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 141,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 141,301 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 136,459 miles

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

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

coolant leak present, possible water pump fault

damage to o/s/r lamp lens cluster

drivers seat belt buckle damaged/incomplete

o/s/f tyre flat when presented, possible puncture present, requires further investigation

oil breather pipe possibly split/detached from under inlet manifold, further investigation required

rattle from inlet manifold present, requires further investigation

Fail 10 Dec 2011 136,459 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak present, possible water pump fault

damage to o/s/r lamp lens cluster

drivers seat belt buckle damaged/incomplete

o/s/f tyre flat when presented, possible puncture present, requires further investigation

oil breather pipe possibly split/detached from under inlet manifold, further investigation required

rattle from inlet manifold present, requires further investigation

Pass 22 Dec 2010 130,685 miles

rear wheel nuts look different but seem secure (custumer advised)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 130,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 124,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 124,050 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 120,483 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 120,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 111,671 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 111,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 86,427 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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X998 FNV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X998 FNV, 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 X998 FNV registered?

X998 FNV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X998 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 FNV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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