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LB51 ZBV

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

189,966 mi
Last recorded189,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ZBV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 189,966 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 189,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

run out in nearside rear brake disc

tow bar electric sockets insecure

nearside front tyre worn low/tread lifting

offside front tyre worn very low,just legal

Pass 1 Nov 2013 161,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2013 161,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2012 141,456 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Cut to nearside rear tyre tread.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 141,456 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Cut to nearside rear tyre tread.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 123,712 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 109,141 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

small stone chips to w/screen

travel to park brake

Fail 27 Nov 2010 108,924 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

small stone chips to w/screen

travel to park brake

Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 96,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 85,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 85,228 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

all brake pads 80% or more worn

diesel emission very high ,only just passed test

o/s/f ABS sensor wire insecure

pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 10 Dec 2007 74,343 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,945 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 63,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 ZBV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 ZBV, 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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LB51 ZBV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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