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VA51 ZPW

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,023 mi
Last recorded151,023 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ZPW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 151,023 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 151,023 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 148,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 148,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour n/s & o/ s front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 146,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 144,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 144,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 139,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear sill area (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 137,369 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 137,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 133,952 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 133,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,556 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

non standard HID headlights fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,098 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriated

slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,215 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,627 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,395 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,794 miles

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

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Offside front indicator lense damaged.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear silencer corroded.

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 ZPW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VA51 ZPW, 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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VA51 ZPW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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