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GU51 YRF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,567 mi
Last recorded160,567 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YRF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 160,567 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 160,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 157,023 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 157,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 150,037 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 141,106 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 141,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 133,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 133,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 128,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 101,473 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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GU51 YRF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GU51 YRF, 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 GU51 YRF registered?

GU51 YRF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 YRF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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