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KG51 AKY

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

33,694 mi
Last recorded33,694 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 AKY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 33,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,538 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 33,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,019 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 31,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,048 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 30,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,069 miles

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,764 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2012 21,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,327 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 20,327 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/s front tyre worn on edges

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,483 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,316 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,316 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Back box very rusty

All tyres getting low

Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6 mm

Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,280 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has a screw in

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 13,724 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 AKY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AKY, 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 KG51 AKY registered?

KG51 AKY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 AKY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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