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SB51 KTE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,803 mi
Last recorded155,803 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 KTE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,803 miles

corrosion at osr coil spring

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play at os track rod end

Pass 1 Sep 2015 154,093 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 154,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 150,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 150,935 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 147,254 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 147,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 143,366 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 143,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 139,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 139,351 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 131,028 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 119,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 95,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,908 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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SB51 KTE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel 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 SB51 KTE, 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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SB51 KTE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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