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EY51 MVZ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 MVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,888 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 100,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 98,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,854 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 91,778 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,295 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 84,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,940 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread wear[2-3mm left]

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 65,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 57,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,156 miles

little handbrake reserve travel

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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EY51 MVZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EY51 MVZ, 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 EY51 MVZ registered?

EY51 MVZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EY51 MVZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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