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OV51 WDF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,947 mi
Last recorded192,947 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 WDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 192,947 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 187,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 184,977 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 184,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 177,400 miles

general corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2018 168,626 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 168,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bulb warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2017 160,696 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 160,695 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

parking brake requires servicing or repair

Pass 24 Jun 2016 150,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some corrosion front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 140,769 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 130,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 120,665 miles

bulb failier light on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,780 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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,693 miles

n/s windscreen wiper starting to smear

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,175 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,175 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 45,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,627 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 WDF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV51 WDF registered?

OV51 WDF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is OV51 WDF safe to buy?

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