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GV51 SZP

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,119 mi
Last recorded141,119 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 SZP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 141,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,177 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 14 Jul 2017 135,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rearmost (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fuel tank strap corroded

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,624 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both close to excessive (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 120,904 miles

o/s headlamp pattern hazy

Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,898 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 119,627 miles

nearside rear foglamp not working

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 119,627 miles

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

nearside rear foglamp not working

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 117,158 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 117,158 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

track needs checking

Pass 18 Jun 2011 113,301 miles

both wishbone rear bushes starting to split

handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel

n/s/r fog light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 18 Jun 2011 113,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both wishbone rear bushes starting to split

handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel

n/s/r fog light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 26 Jun 2010 107,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 100,336 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 100,324 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,883 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 90,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 78,526 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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GV51 SZP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GV51 SZP, 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 GV51 SZP registered?

GV51 SZP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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