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GF51 KNO

2001 Rover 75

Maroon Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,967 mi
Last recorded126,967 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 KNO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 126,967 miles

Both front tyre are one the legal tread depth limits in places.

Exhaust emits blue smoke on acceloration. ( near to limits )

Exhaust rear heat shield is insecure.

Minor damage to nearside tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside door mirror is damaged.

Offside and nearside outer sills damaged.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 126,965 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyre are one the legal tread depth limits in places.

Exhaust emits blue smoke on acceloration. ( near to limits )

Exhaust rear heat shield is insecure.

Minor damage to nearside tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside door mirror is damaged.

Offside and nearside outer sills damaged.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 122,115 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 122,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 100,137 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 100,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,229 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 80,229 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,761 miles

Hand brake has long travel. (ON MOT LIMITS)

Offside and Nearside front wishbone rear mounting bushes are starting to split.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge.

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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GF51 KNO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Maroon with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF51 KNO, 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 GF51 KNO registered?

GF51 KNO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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