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NB07 VVZ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB07 VVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 999,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s sill panel damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2018 999,999 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s sill panel damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2018 999,999 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil cooler insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 999,999 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 999,999 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 999,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956015v (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on shoulders

Offside Outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear parking brake has just met the requirements

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,488 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,971 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 132,971 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,331 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,880 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,870 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,237 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NB07 VVZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NB07 VVZ, 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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NB07 VVZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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