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MK51 ZGX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,566 mi
Last recorded104,566 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 ZGX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,566 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,981 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,674 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside windscreen washer jet poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2008 89,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside windscreen washer jet poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,966 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 76,966 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.

BOTH FRONT INDICICATORS DISCOLOURED TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER STARTING TO WEAKEN.

HANDBRAKE REAR SILENCER LONG FOR MODEL.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT DUST COVER TORN/SPLIT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT OUTER EDGE AND OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED/SHOWS DAMAGE.

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

REAR NO. PLATE POOR CONDITION.

WINDSCREEN SHOWS DAMAGE.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,966 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICICATORS DISCOLOURED TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER STARTING TO WEAKEN.

HANDBRAKE REAR SILENCER LONG FOR MODEL.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT DUST COVER TORN/SPLIT.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT OUTER EDGE AND OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED/SHOWS DAMAGE.

REAR NO. PLATE POOR CONDITION.

WINDSCREEN SHOWS DAMAGE.

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 66,603 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 66,603 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MK51 ZGX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK51 ZGX, 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 MK51 ZGX registered?

MK51 ZGX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is MK51 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 ZGX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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