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GKZ 1464

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,634 mi
Last recorded148,634 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 1464
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 148,634 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 148,499 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 133,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

brake warning light illuminated on dash

engine breather pipe adrift ( oil smell under bonnet)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front drop link lower ball joint gaiter split

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 133,810 miles

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

brake warning light illuminated on dash

engine breather pipe adrift ( oil smell under bonnet)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front drop link lower ball joint gaiter split

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 120,381 miles

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

rear brakes hand brake noisey in operation inspection advised

Fail 10 Feb 2010 120,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

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

rear brakes hand brake noisey in operation inspection advised

Fail 17 Feb 2009 103,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,501 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,976 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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GKZ 1464 is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKZ 1464, 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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GKZ 1464 is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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