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SP51 VLB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VLB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,164 miles

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,053 miles

all suspenion componets corroded

front brake disks corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,993 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

all suspenion componets corroded

front brake disks corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension Components generally corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension Components generally corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,411 miles

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

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,133 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,754 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,752 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,522 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 63,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,364 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 50,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,257 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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SP51 VLB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc 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 SP51 VLB, 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 SP51 VLB registered?

SP51 VLB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is SP51 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 VLB 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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