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SJ51 VVY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,846 mi
Last recorded104,846 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 104,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,972 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 96,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,616 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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SJ51 VVY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ51 VVY, 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

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What year was SJ51 VVY registered?

SJ51 VVY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is SJ51 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 VVY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ51 VVY have outstanding finance?

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