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SV51 WTW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,089 mi
Last recorded145,089 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 WTW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 145,089 miles

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

both front brake hoses secured with ties

brake wear warning lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 145,082 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

4X brake discs heavily corroded

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

both front brake hoses secured with ties

brake wear warning lamp on

front headlamps possibly require 2X bulb fitted correctly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 134,647 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 134,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake wear indicator light on

n/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 114,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 114,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 69,388 miles

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

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

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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SV51 WTW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV51 WTW, 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 SV51 WTW registered?

SV51 WTW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SV51 WTW safe to buy?

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