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GV51 UHF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,012 mi
Last recorded162,012 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UHF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 162,012 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 151,340 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 151,339 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2010 141,579 miles

Bonnet catch getting stuck bonnet end

Engine sounds like it has a misfire

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 141,579 miles

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

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

Bonnet catch getting stuck bonnet end

Engine sounds like it has a misfire

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 134,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

engine undertray insecure

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 17 Nov 2009 134,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

engine undertray insecure

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 5 Nov 2008 120,487 miles

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

No antislip on clutch pedal

Fail 4 Nov 2008 120,488 miles

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

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

No antislip on clutch pedal

Pass 18 Dec 2007 109,124 miles

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

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

n\s inner cv gaiter split.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 108,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n\s inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 81,166 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 81,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UHF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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