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PK51 SMV

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,321 mi
Last recorded137,321 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 SMV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,321 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 137,321 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside starting to fade (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,335 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 54,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,248 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 SMV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMV, 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 PK51 SMV?

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What year was PK51 SMV registered?

PK51 SMV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is PK51 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 SMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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