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PE51 SVY

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,447 mi
Last recorded77,447 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 SVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heatshield loose

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2012 73,514 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heatshield loose

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2011 67,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front coil spring not sitting in top mount correctly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,950 miles

Power steering pipe inscure.

Slight oil leak from n/s steering rack boot.

Fail 7 Aug 2010 64,916 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Power steering pipe inscure.

Slight oil leak from n/s steering rack boot.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,816 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,578 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 58,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,508 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Dec 2006 52,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,876 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 44,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 SVY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SVY, 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 PE51 SVY registered?

PE51 SVY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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