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RO51 XYV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,817 mi
Last recorded46,817 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XYV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Back box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,809 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,731 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,980 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 29,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,162 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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RO51 XYV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RO51 XYV, 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 RO51 XYV registered?

RO51 XYV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RO51 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XYV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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