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HV51 KNJ

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,189 mi
Last recorded138,189 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 KNJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 138,189 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 138,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes perished and may soon need replacing

Nearside and offside metal brake pipes from front to rear of vehicle corroded and further attention is advised

Nearside and offside rear main trailing arm bushes slightly weak and may soon need further attention

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside front brake pads worn low

Travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Oct 2009 124,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in rack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 112,215 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,426 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 90,425 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,606 miles

Front under engine cover fouls anti roll bar.

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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HV51 KNJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HV51 KNJ, 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 HV51 KNJ registered?

HV51 KNJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HV51 KNJ safe to buy?

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