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KG51 AKV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,623 mi
Last recorded78,623 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 AKV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,265 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 74,265 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,895 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 72,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,259 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,090 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,929 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 66,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,175 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 62,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,285 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,993 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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KG51 AKV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KG51 AKV, 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 KG51 AKV registered?

KG51 AKV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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