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RO51 ZVS

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,971 mi
Last recorded56,971 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2014 56,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,136 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,129 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,678 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,791 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,510 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,510 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,645 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 4 Jan 2007 25,645 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on

slight play in s/rack

spare wheel space saver

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 ZVS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 RO51 ZVS, 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

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What year was RO51 ZVS registered?

RO51 ZVS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is RO51 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 ZVS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 ZVS have outstanding finance?

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