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GF51 KWV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 KWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,112 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,505 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,697 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,893 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box blowing where pipe enters. (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake performance outside permitted tolerances at medium pedal pressures, O/S low. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring insecure and rubbing on inner wheel rim. (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box blowing where pipe enters. (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,222 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,590 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear silencer corroded

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,042 miles

rear silencer ciorroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,453 miles

air bag fault

both front wishbone bushes at rear starting to pull away

handbrake travel high

rear indicator lamps starting to go white

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,036 miles

handbrake travel high

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,534 miles

handbrake travel high

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,473 miles

front wishbone bushes at rear starting to pull away

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,256 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 37,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,744 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of fuel leak on offside of fuel tank?

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,416 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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GF51 KWV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 KWV registered?

GF51 KWV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is GF51 KWV safe to buy?

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