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HV51 XXF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,118 mi
Last recorded224,118 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XXF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 224,118 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2025 224,005 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2024 212,929 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2023 204,484 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 204,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 195,868 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 194,137 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to flex hose corroded at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall shows signs of age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 193,435 miles

ENGINE COVERS/UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH CRACKING AND DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN VERY LOW ON OUTSIDE PART OF TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF FLUID (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH CRACKING AND DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 193,435 miles

ENGINE COVERS/UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH CRACKING AND DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN VERY LOW ON OUTSIDE PART OF TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF FLUID (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH CRACKING AND DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 190,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle/engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 185,807 miles

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

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 185,804 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 182,073 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres treads are misshaped

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2015 176,093 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2015 176,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2014 170,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2012 168,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 168,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 167,204 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 161,701 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 161,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 148,381 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 148,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front undertray broken and hanging down

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 132,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 114,832 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 114,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 96,676 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 96,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XXF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV51 XXF, 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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HV51 XXF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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