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AV51 VHX

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,818 mi
Last recorded162,818 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VHX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 162,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear O/s & N/s Tyre's perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Oct 2016 162,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear O/s & N/s Tyre's perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 160,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted

engine and under covers fitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 160,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted

engine and under covers fitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 156,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has slight cracking on the outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 152,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 147,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front headlight aim image not clear

near side rear brake discs have slight corrsion

rear exhuast back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 142,225 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear silencer poor

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2011 141,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear silencer poor

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 123,968 miles

nearside front & rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2008 113,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,010 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2005 83,698 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 83,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

AV51 VHX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is AV51 VHX safe to buy?

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