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VE51 YVT

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,915 miles

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

air bag warning light on this will have to work for next m o t test

suspect exhaust blow from front section/difficult to see cowlings in way

Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

air bag warning light on this will have to work for next m o t test

suspect exhaust blow from front section/difficult to see cowlings in way

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,470 miles

a lotof movement at hand-brake lever before brake aoolication

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer section

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,466 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

a lotof movement at hand-brake lever before brake aoolication

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer section

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Fail 19 Jul 2010 86,374 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,996 miles

.. slight exhaust blow front section

Fail 6 Jul 2009 76,993 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

.. slight exhaust blow front section

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,277 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,289 miles

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2005 34,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YVT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VE51 YVT, 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 VE51 YVT registered?

VE51 YVT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is VE51 YVT safe to buy?

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