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NU51 VXB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,153 mi
Last recorded189,153 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 VXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 189,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes under bonnet fuel filter/pump areas damp

nearside front top strut bearing becoming rough in operation , nearside/offside head light outputs becoming poor

nearside steering rack damp with fluid

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2020 189,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking cooler unit underside of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes under bonnet fuel filter/pump areas damp

nearside front top strut bearing becoming rough in operation , nearside/offside head light outputs becoming poor

nearside steering rack damp with fluid

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2019 184,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

nearside front strut top mounting/bearing becoming rough

nearside/offside headlamp light outputs becoming poor

Fail 12 Nov 2019 184,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 shields insecure

exhaust nearside back box mounting rotted off

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

nearside front strut top mounting/bearing becoming rough

nearside/offside headlamp light outputs becoming poor

Pass 26 Nov 2018 178,459 miles

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

body filler nearside front sill

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and all suspension components

nearside/offside headlamp light output becoming poor

power steering tank,pipes and rack damp with fluid

Fail 26 Nov 2018 178,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

body filler nearside front sill

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and all suspension components

nearside/offside headlamp light output becoming poor

power steering tank,pipes and rack damp with fluid

Pass 8 Nov 2017 173,280 miles

fuel pump under bonnet damp , front exhaust heat shields insecure , body filler in nearside sill

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and all suspension components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge , offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 173,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (7.2.3)

fuel pump under bonnet damp , front exhaust heat shields insecure , body filler in nearside sill

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and all suspension components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge , offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 170,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak turbo ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 170,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak turbo ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 166,939 miles

engine damp with oil at intercooler area

rear suspension and mounting area surface corrosion

slight fluctuation front brakes

Fail 9 Nov 2015 166,393 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine damp with oil at intercooler area

power steering pipe at offside subframe insecure at mountings

rear suspension and mounting area surface corrosion

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2014 161,198 miles

prescribed and non prescribed areas,suspension arms/springs surface corrosion,Nearside sill has body filler

some corrosion rear brake discs

wear/corrosion front brake discs with some fluctuation,Engine oil leak at innercooler/pipes

Fail 4 Nov 2014 161,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes some seperation

prescribed and non prescribed areas,suspension arms/springs surface corrosion,Nearside sill has body filler

rear brake pads wearing thin with wear/corrosion to brake discs

wear/corrosion front brake discs with some fluctuation,Engine oil leak at innercooler/pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2013 145,533 miles

Nail in offside front tyre,Surface cut/cracks in nearside front tyre treaded area

Noise from rear parking brakes when tested in brake rollers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion,Front suspension coil springs surface corrosion,Covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 145,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre,Surface cut/cracks in nearside front tyre treaded area

Noise from rear parking brakes when tested in brake rollers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion,Front suspension coil springs surface corrosion,Covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,051 miles

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

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

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

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

front reg plate damaged but not likley to be misread

Fail 23 Jul 2012 135,765 miles

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 129,762 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 127,273 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad low warning light on

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

centre exhaust shield resting on exhaust

near side front tyre starting to wear low on outher edge

off side front anti roll bar drop link boot seeping

off side front arm rear bust starting to delaminate

off side front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

rear silencer secured with steel wire

Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,850 miles

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

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

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

nearside front sill damaged and holed in non prescribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2009 110,470 miles

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

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

Nearside front sill in poor condition

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre 3mm

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 110,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front sill in poor condition

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre 3mm

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 95,893 miles

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front wingmirror cracked

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,871 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,871 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nsf,osr,nsr tyres uneven wear to tread, tread getting low in places!!!!

osf brake pipe corroded!!

pad warning light on possible fault on wiring!!

rear discs corroded!!!

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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NU51 VXB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NU51 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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NU51 VXB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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