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SD51 GZV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 GZV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 120,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 106,581 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 88,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 75,609 miles

Brake pipe greased unable to inspet

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outeredges

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,835 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 68,835 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,249 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,446 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 25,348 miles

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

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 GZV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SD51 GZV, 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 SD51 GZV?

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What year was SD51 GZV registered?

SD51 GZV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is SD51 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 GZV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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