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PF51 AZW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 AZW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,743 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes advise clean and grease

dampness on fuel tank advise investigate

engine splash tray is insecure

exhaust back box is badly corroded

o/s front and rear indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replacement

rear tyres are cracked on the sidewalls

wiper blades are split and smearing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 117,743 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

corrosion on front brake pipes advise clean and grease

dampness on fuel tank advise investigate

engine splash tray is insecure

exhaust back box is badly corroded

o/s front and rear indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replacement

rear tyres are cracked on the sidewalls

wiper blades are split and smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 115,256 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 115,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.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)

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 115,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light is on

all indicator bulbs are very badly faded advise replacement

clutch pedal pad is missing

corrosion on front brake pipes advise attention

damage on n/s front wing and n/s sill

engine splash tray is insecure and damaged

exhaust back box is badly corroded advise replacement

n/s rear tyre is slightly cracked

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replacement

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,396 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 86,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,613 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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PF51 AZW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PF51 AZW, 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 PF51 AZW registered?

PF51 AZW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is PF51 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 AZW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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