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SP51 OVF

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,358 mi
Last recorded72,358 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 OVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear sections corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,335 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,704 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 69,665 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,918 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose TANK STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake effort low at 17%. o/s/r at fault

Fail 14 Sep 2017 62,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.85% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake effort low at 17%. o/s/r at fault

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,166 miles

Offside park brake effort low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,199 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mounting rubbers (2) at rear. system resting on metal crossmembers

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,249 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inside and n/s front tyre worn outside

Fail 21 Sep 2011 38,249 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn inside and n/s front tyre worn outside

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,290 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 31,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,882 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,848 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,101 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 21,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 17,880 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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SP51 OVF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP51 OVF, 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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SP51 OVF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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