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AV51 VPO

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

229,121 mi
Last recorded229,121 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VPO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 229,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corrosion on the offside rear seal and body and nearside rear seal.

slight oil leak on the steering column

Pass 28 Aug 2019 220,412 miles

slight oil leak on the steering column

Pass 13 Jul 2018 218,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 215,894 miles

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

exhaust system (rear box) corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 210,829 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 206,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 202,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 194,328 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 181,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 157,995 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 147,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 147,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 147,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

cover missing from nearside wheel arch dirt sheild allowing mud and water to contaminate rear of headlamp

steering rack,offside swivel arm has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2009 134,673 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack rear number plate tarnished advise replacment

Fail 8 Apr 2009 134,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack rear number plate tarnished advise replacment

Pass 4 Apr 2008 122,497 miles

retest of cert number 683664898088

Fail 3 Apr 2008 122,469 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front screen has small chip in nearside top corner

Pass 13 Apr 2007 111,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 87,326 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 VPO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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