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AF51 VWL

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,101 mi
Last recorded53,101 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 53,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 37,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 36,512 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,866 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,722 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 25,722 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking around ABS pump (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,091 miles

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 13,735 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 13,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,378 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 12,378 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,813 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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AF51 VWL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF51 VWL, 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 AF51 VWL registered?

AF51 VWL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AF51 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VWL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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