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AV51 OTB

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,058 mi
Last recorded114,058 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OTB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,601 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 88,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 87,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,804 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 85,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,210 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 83,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 80,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 73,674 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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AV51 OTB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AV51 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 OTB registered?

AV51 OTB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AV51 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 OTB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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