2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Rover 75 MOT pass rate and common faults

695 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 695 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension32.4%
  2. Lights & electrics19.0%
  3. Brakes18.7%
  4. Body & chassis8.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.9%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Rover 75?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2001 Rover 75 cars passed their MOT first time, across 695 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Rover 75?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Rover 75 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).