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VE51 APV

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 APV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 143,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 140,268 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings + rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,066 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 126,063 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 119,246 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,422 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,911 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,033 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,860 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 78,860 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,574 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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VE51 APV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 APV, 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 VE51 APV registered?

VE51 APV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is VE51 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 APV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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