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KV51 BYM

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,768 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 92,677 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 84,048 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,748 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 76,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,788 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,852 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,774 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,275 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)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 25,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,212 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,956 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,199 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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KV51 BYM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV51 BYM, 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 KV51 BYM registered?

KV51 BYM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 BYM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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