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NV51 SKO

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 SKO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mountings noisey when steering turned. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 129,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe leaking on bottle. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mountings noisey when steering turned. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,181 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread across (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 127,094 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread across (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 124,925 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,332 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both h/lamp lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,653 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 114,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,211 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 112,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 109,499 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 109,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,984 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,821 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 91,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,934 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 83,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 78,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 71,452 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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NV51 SKO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV51 SKO, 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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NV51 SKO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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