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A9 GVL

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,739 mi
Last recorded116,739 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GVL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 116,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 116,739 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,205 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 110,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,384 miles

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

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

rear brake discs advance wear

Fail 7 Oct 2010 84,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake discs advance wear

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 68,483 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,929 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,805 miles

lower steering column not checked (plastic cover)

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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A9 GVL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol 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 A9 GVL, 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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A9 GVL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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