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VE51 AOY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,305 mi
Last recorded129,305 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 AOY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 129,305 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 129,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded inner face

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 111,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 105,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,988 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,187 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 95,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,399 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,532 miles

near side & offside front brake discs are WORN! close to wear limit [at time of test]!

nearside & offside rear brake pads are WORN! close to wear limit [at time of test]!

tax holder & sticker in wiper sweep

Fail 2 Dec 2005 61,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside & offside front brake discs are "WORN!" (minimum limit "at time of test!)

nearside & offside rear brake pads are "WORN!" (minimum limit "at time of test!)

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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VE51 AOY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE51 AOY, 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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VE51 AOY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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