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VK51 VGD

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,516 mi
Last recorded190,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VGD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 190,516 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 190,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 183,743 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 183,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 179,069 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

signs of fuel leak/residue from fuel pump area by battery

Fail 28 Jul 2015 179,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

signs of fuel leak/residue from fuel pump area by battery

Pass 3 Aug 2014 160,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

diesel residue in engine bay.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 141,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 141,801 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,192 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 101,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 58,747 miles

slight play in steering wheel.

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 VGD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGD, 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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VK51 VGD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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