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VA51 WDS

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,808 mi
Last recorded39,808 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WDS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,808 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,166 miles

both front b rake pipes corroded

both front lower arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust rear section corrorded

froant to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyres starting to perish due to age

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 16 Sep 2011 38,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,112 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,183 miles

Nearside rear tyre down to 2mm

Rear silencer started to corrode

Slight play in top shock mount

Both front lower arm bushes started to perish

Main brake pipe corroded under vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,690 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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VA51 WDS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VA51 WDS, 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 VA51 WDS registered?

VA51 WDS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is VA51 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 WDS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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