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PL51 KCF

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,636 mi
Last recorded126,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KCF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,636 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 126,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 28 Jan 2012 119,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2011 113,424 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 105,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,570 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 97,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 75,247 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 75,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 60,447 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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PL51 KCF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PL51 KCF, 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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PL51 KCF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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