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GF51 SDV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SDV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 999,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 999,999 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 999,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 999,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 999,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2016 999,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 999,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 999,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 999,999 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose at base

N/S/F Tyre inner sidewall small deep cut

O/S/F inner sidewall long shallow splits

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 999,999 miles

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

Drivers seat slightly loose at base

N/S/F Tyre inner sidewall small deep cut

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F inner sidewall long shallow splits

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011

N/S/F Tyre has long shallow split + 1 X deep cut almost deep enough to reach cords

O/S/F Tyre has long shallow splits

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat base slightly loose

long hand brake travel

vehicle has had battery chahged & miles display inncorrect!

Fail 15 Sep 2011

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre has long shallow split + 1 X deep cut almost deep enough to reach cords

O/S/F Tyre has long shallow splits

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat base slightly loose

long hand brake travel

vehicle has had battery chahged & miles display inncorrect!

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,116 miles

advise h/brake long travel

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,462 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,734 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 SDV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

GF51 SDV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is GF51 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 SDV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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