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SD51 ZVM

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,285 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Both sill ends corroded

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,797 miles

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

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

offside front brake wear sensor loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,272 miles

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

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges (raised tred type tyres)

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

recommend replace front tyres and have tracking reset

slight front brake imbalance , o/s slight fluxuation on readings

subframes, rear suspension parts , exhaust and tank straps rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,272 miles

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges (raised tred type tyres)

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

recommend replace front tyres and have tracking reset

slight front brake imbalance , o/s slight fluxuation on readings

subframes, rear suspension parts , exhaust and tank straps rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,386 miles

front noplate damaged and held on with tape

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,216 miles

front brake discs are in very poor condition on the inner face

incorrect bolt fitted to the o/s/f lower swivel joint / no play at the time of test and bolt is tight

o/s/r brake disc is in very poor condition / rusty

rear brake balance is poor

Fail 18 Mar 2010 41,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs are in very poor condition on the inner face

incorrect bolt fitted to the o/s/f lower swivel joint / no play at the time of test and bolt is tight

o/s/f abs wire is insecure and rubbing the wheel on a lock

o/s/r brake disc is in very poor condition / rusty

rear brake balance is poor

vehicle is very corroded underside on the suspension parts / subframes /fuel tank straps etc

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,691 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 32,668 miles

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

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,370 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,414 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 ZVM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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