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LB51 ZBF

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ZBF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 140,805 miles

osr park brake effort low

Fail 19 Nov 2015 140,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pad warning light illuminated

rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,722 miles

exhaust has temporary support (recomend attention)

rear suspension arms getting rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 130,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust has temporary support (recomend attention)

rear suspension arms getting rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 122,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,678 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 ZBF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB51 ZBF, 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 LB51 ZBF registered?

LB51 ZBF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 ZBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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