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SG51 LVZ

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,943 mi
Last recorded131,943 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 LVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 131,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 126,468 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 126,462 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 125,675 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 125,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 114,972 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box outer covering corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 101,995 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 101,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 89,327 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2012 89,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,586 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 67,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,221 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 62,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 57,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,547 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 LVZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVZ, 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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What year was SG51 LVZ registered?

SG51 LVZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SG51 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 LVZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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