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PE51 GCU

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,070 mi
Last recorded182,070 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 GCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 182,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 173,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 173,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 162,552 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 162,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 152,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 143,026 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 142,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 134,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 125,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 117,726 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 117,716 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,177 miles

nearside rear outer tyre signs of wear

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,784 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 12,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,816 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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PE51 GCU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE51 GCU, 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

How do I check the history of PE51 GCU?

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What year was PE51 GCU registered?

PE51 GCU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is PE51 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 GCU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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