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LS51 UNK

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,784 mi
Last recorded153,784 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UNK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 153,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,838 miles

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 12 May 2015 135,452 miles

Diesel smell from under bonnet.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Fail 11 May 2015 135,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Diesel smell from under bonnet.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 13 May 2014 127,435 miles

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges.

Fail 13 May 2014 127,435 miles

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

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 4 May 2013 120,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very worn inner edges

Fail 2 May 2013 120,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very worn inner edges

n/s/f headlight on upper limit

rear box exhaust heavy corrision

Pass 10 May 2012 112,167 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 112,167 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 105,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,792 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 55,080 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 54,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal rubber worn.Still gives good grip

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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LS51 UNK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS51 UNK, 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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LS51 UNK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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