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RV51 VSP

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,315 mi
Last recorded80,315 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VSP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,315 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,986 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,073 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,331 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,778 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,730 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,703 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,558 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The off side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriated/rusty.

There are some cuts/chunks out of the outer wall of the near side front tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 68,555 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

One fronr rubber exhaust hangers is split.

The near side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The off side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriated/rusty.

There are some cuts/chunks out of the outer wall of the near side front tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,642 miles

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

Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting.

Nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage.

Rear tyres showing signs of age related cracks to side walls.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,642 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting.

Nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage.

Rear tyres showing signs of age related cracks to side walls.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,958 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn on edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,805 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,769 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,769 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,170 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 VSP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSP, 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 RV51 VSP?

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What year was RV51 VSP registered?

RV51 VSP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RV51 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VSP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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