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OV51 VSU

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,664 mi
Last recorded224,664 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VSU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 224,664 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

front and rear coil springs corroded

front discs pitted and worn

n/s/r tyre has slight wear to inner and outer edges

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2012 224,651 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

front and rear coil springs corroded

front discs pitted and worn

o/s/f tyre has slight wear to inner and outer edges

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2011 220,909 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre is worn on edges

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear suspension

stone chips to wind screen

Fail 6 Dec 2011 220,909 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre is worn on edges

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear suspension

stone chips to wind screen

Pass 29 Jul 2011 212,380 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear suspension

slight wear in nsf lower arm rear bush

stone chips in screen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 193,284 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mount faulty

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2009 172,003 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre starting to get low on tread and is worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 149,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 91,131 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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OV51 VSU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV51 VSU, 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 OV51 VSU registered?

OV51 VSU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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