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RV51 TKF

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,695 mi
Last recorded72,695 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 TKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,717 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 59,190 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,721 miles

Near side front suspension noisy on lock to lock

Near side front wiper starting to split

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,720 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Near side front suspension noisy on lock to lock

Near side front wiper starting to split

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,071 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,937 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,843 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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RV51 TKF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV51 TKF, 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 RV51 TKF registered?

RV51 TKF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RV51 TKF safe to buy?

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