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SG51 UVS

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,432 mi
Last recorded49,432 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 UVS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,315 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,315 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,626 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 28,625 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 13,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,895 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 26,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,363 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UVS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVS, 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 SG51 UVS?

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What year was SG51 UVS registered?

SG51 UVS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SG51 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 UVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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