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VK51 OJY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 OJY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,471 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,468 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 May 2015 87,302 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 83,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,925 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 80,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 76,756 miles

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

h/brake adjustment could be improved

o/s/f hlight aim slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,886 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 70,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 62,682 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,078 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake needs attension

Pass 30 May 2008 48,518 miles

hand brake needs attension

Pass 31 May 2007 41,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 OJY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 VK51 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

VK51 OJY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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