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SK51 YMU

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,296 mi
Last recorded51,296 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 YMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,296 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,296 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,862 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 42,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,566 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 32,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,204 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 25,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,778 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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SK51 YMU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK51 YMU, 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 SK51 YMU registered?

SK51 YMU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SK51 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 YMU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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