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GV51 KFZ

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,466 mi
Last recorded170,466 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 170,466 miles

brake pipes coroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 166,886 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corrode and heat shild loose

various oil leaks

various suspention bushes and dust covers becoming deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2014 166,883 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs in poor condition

exhaust corrode and heat shild loose

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres craked and perished

tempory repair to bonnet pull

various oil leaks

various suspention bushes and dust covers becoming deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 164,336 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished.

heat shield above rear exhaust loose.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 164,336 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

both rear tyres side walls perished.

heat shield above rear exhaust loose.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 157,410 miles

both rear tyres perished

both steering rack gaiters damp - possible leak

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2012 157,182 miles

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

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)

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)

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

both rear tyres perished

both steering rack gaiters damp - possible leak

front brake pads low

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2011 146,283 miles

both front anti roll bar links dust covers split

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perished

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front indicator lense broken

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 135,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 133,061 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2008 130,260 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 130,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 124,292 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 124,292 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2005 110,471 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 110,471 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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GV51 KFZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV51 KFZ, 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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GV51 KFZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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