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SG51 KYK

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,234 mi
Last recorded141,234 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 KYK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 141,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 141,234 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s/f link arm (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s/f link arm (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 141,179 miles

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2014 141,179 miles

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

exhaust has slight corred

Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,177 miles

both fornt tyres worn on iner edge

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

rusty exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 140,663 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 140,663 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 135,185 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 28 Apr 2007 123,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,119 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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SG51 KYK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold 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 SG51 KYK, 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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SG51 KYK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SG51 KYK safe to buy?

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