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FG51 VXX

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,873 mi
Last recorded152,873 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VXX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 152,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes boarderline pass on balance 25%

front number plate starting to delaminate

front to rear brake pipes around fuel tank slight corrosion

o/s/front tyre close 1000 miles

o/s/front wishbone rear bush very sligth movment

o/s/rack end slight play

rear exhaust in poor conditon

Pass 11 Oct 2010 138,413 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust in poor general condition

small chip in zone b of screen

washers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2009 125,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,079 miles

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

bracket insecure on nearside front shockabsorber

Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,985 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,188 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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FG51 VXX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG51 VXX, 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 FG51 VXX registered?

FG51 VXX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is FG51 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 VXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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