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VK51 JFE

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,000 mi
Last recorded183,000 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 JFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 183,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 171,393 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 171,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 155,711 miles

o/s rack end play

Fail 23 May 2016 155,599 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

o/s rack end play

Pass 28 May 2015 136,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 120,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 102,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and going out of shape

both rear tyres wearing on eges going out of shape and getting low

Pass 15 May 2012 88,443 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and getting low

Fail 9 May 2012 88,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and getting low

Pass 14 May 2011 71,421 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 11 May 2011 71,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 11 May 2010 52,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,672 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,746 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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VK51 JFE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK51 JFE, 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 VK51 JFE registered?

VK51 JFE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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