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LY51 VXB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,845 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 121,762 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

engine oil low

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,077 miles

corrosion front to rear brake pipes

staining on undertray no leaks visible

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,985 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 107,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 100,636 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 18 Jul 2014 100,636 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,869 miles

rear nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,191 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,195 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,765 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 57,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine sounds rough when running

Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,964 miles

handbrake high

Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,439 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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LY51 VXB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY51 VXB, 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 LY51 VXB registered?

LY51 VXB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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