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AV51 VOU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,640 mi
Last recorded191,640 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VOU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 191,640 miles

Headlamp aim not tested o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s both have no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn whishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner areas balding (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

exhaust undershield loose/insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2018 185,257 miles

brake pad waning light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel components/pipes heavily corroded

o/s & n/s outer sills are corroded/weak in areas

windscreen cracked,not yet in direct drivers view

Pass 31 Mar 2017 179,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge areas balding (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer areas balding (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a crack not yet to excess (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel components/pipes heavily corroded in areas

handbrake performance shows minimal effort

o/s & n/s outer sills have areas corroded/weak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 179,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported hub area by wheel (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge areas balding (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer areas balding (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a crack not yet to excess (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel components/pipes heavily corroded in areas

handbrake performance shows minimal effort

o/s & n/s outer sills have areas corroded/weak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 173,583 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 168,545 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

DICS PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TOW BALL HAS COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 168,545 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

DICS PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TOW BALL HAS COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 162,270 miles

ALL FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

ALL OTHER METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

DISC PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED + REAR SILENCER IS VERY RUSTY + HAS A SMALL HOLE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TOW BALL HAS A COVER FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 162,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

ALL OTHER METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

DISC PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED + REAR SILENCER IS VERY RUSTY + HAS A SMALL HOLE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

TOW BALL HAS A COVER FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 155,452 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 155,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 147,647 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 147,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 141,850 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 141,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 134,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,547 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 108,114 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 VOU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV51 VOU, 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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AV51 VOU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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