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GF51 KWA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,785 mi
Last recorded58,785 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 KWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill jacking point has signs of rust

Offside Rear Inner sill jacking point has signs of rust

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 46,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,457 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 40,940 miles

Slight signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 38,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,595 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 37,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,823 miles

Headlight lenses in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

Rear exhaust corroded and poorly supported

Suspension Components corroded

Water ingress to boot

Fail 30 Oct 2015 35,823 miles

Headlight lenses in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded and poorly supported

Suspension Components corroded

Water ingress to boot

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,906 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

O/S/R tyre wearing low and cracking.(2-3mm)

Suspension bushes showing genral age/wear.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,079 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,750 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,091 miles

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,798 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 26,597 miles

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

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

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 KWA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GF51 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

GF51 KWA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is GF51 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 KWA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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