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SD51 GFK

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,129 mi
Last recorded171,129 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 GFK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 171,129 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

clutch anti slip missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2016 171,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

clutch anti slip missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 159,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 143,452 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 27 Mar 2014 143,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,818 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 118,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,917 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 111,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 59,387 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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SD51 GFK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD51 GFK, 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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SD51 GFK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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