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VK51 TSZ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,598 mi
Last recorded133,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TSZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 133,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,785 miles

some damage to o/s/r light unit

Pass 9 Jan 2017 119,944 miles

damaged to o/s/r light unit

o/s/f tyre wearing down on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,789 miles

some damaged to o/s/r light unit

Fail 11 Jan 2016 114,789 miles

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

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

some damaged to o/s/r light unit

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,336 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,577 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear tyres worn edges/on limit

Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear tyres worn edges/on limit

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,806 miles

very slight play/movement in n/s/f lower suspension arm inner joint

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,702 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 74,702 miles

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

engine breather ?? suspect blocked

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,285 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2007 49,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,451 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 TSZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TSZ, 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 VK51 TSZ registered?

VK51 TSZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is VK51 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 TSZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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