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PE51 VKF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low (2.5mm)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear sub frame /suspension arms etc getting corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,039 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (outer sill) (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low (2.5mm)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear sub frame /suspension arms etc getting corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,394 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,210 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2012 58,928 miles

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

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

catalitic convertor noisey and exhaust bobbins split,exhaust only just secure,strongly advise replacement

ns mirror insecure

os sill corroded

slight play nsf steering rack outer arm

Fail 29 Sep 2012 58,898 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

catalitic convertor noisey and exhaust bobbins split,exhaust only just secure,strongly advise replacement

ns mirror insecure

os sill corroded

slight play nsf steering rack outer arm

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,201 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 53,201 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,365 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,205 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 43,180 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,690 miles

slight playin steering rack ends

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,258 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,206 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 20,638 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 VKF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKF, 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 PE51 VKF registered?

PE51 VKF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is PE51 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VKF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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