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GF51 RZR

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,687 mi
Last recorded146,687 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 RZR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 146,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 146,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,859 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight leak on air intake pipe under bonnet

Fail 12 Mar 2018 145,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs corroded

slight leak on air intake pipe under bonnet

Pass 28 Nov 2016 143,974 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 138,702 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,584 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,599 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,281 miles

Offside 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 RZR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

GF51 RZR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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