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PK51 SMU

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 SMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 999,999 miles

front subframe rusty

nsr lower position light inoperative

osr upper position light in operative

Fail 5 Jul 2017 999,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front subframe rusty

nsr lower position light in operative

osr upper position light in operative

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 13 May 2016 999,999 miles

nsr tyre worn on edges

osr inner sill rusty

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2016 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre worn on edges

osr inner sill rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 999,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre is wearing and cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 20 Apr 2015 999,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre is wearing and cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 162,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 162,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 155,790 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 155,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 151,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

offside front suspension leg upper bearing / bush slightly worn/tight -advise rectification

Fail 5 Oct 2010 151,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

offside front suspension leg upper bearing / bush slightly worn/tight -advise rectification

Pass 4 Mar 2009 145,228 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2009 145,228 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2008 140,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight noise fron nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2008 140,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight noise fron nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2006 136,681 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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PK51 SMU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PK51 SMU, 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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PK51 SMU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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