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XIB 4606

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 4606
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,678 miles

Both rear suspension arms rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody engine shield fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 89,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear suspension arms rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody engine shield fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,774 miles

all amber bulbs starting to deteriorating

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

corrosion developing on n/s rear sill

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,122 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 82,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder. (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,688 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,644 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,332 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,033 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 58,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,449 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,648 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 37,195 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,195 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,953 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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XIB 4606 is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XIB 4606, 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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XIB 4606 is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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