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LB51 JVC

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,302 mi
Last recorded74,302 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 JVC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 74,302 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 74,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,281 miles

advise smel of petrol but no leak found

Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,280 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise smel of petrol but no leak found

Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,946 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,462 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,101 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 125,283 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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LB51 JVC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB51 JVC, 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 LB51 JVC registered?

LB51 JVC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is LB51 JVC safe to buy?

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