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VK51 VGJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,996 mi
Last recorded191,996 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 191,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 191,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 187,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 178,744 miles

Both rear light lenses loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 178,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to wear bars worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear light lenses loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 173,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lightly wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 173,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lightly wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 170,564 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 170,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 167,915 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to read

Pass 23 Feb 2019 163,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 159,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 159,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 155,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 149,325 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 16 Sep 2014 143,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 109,814 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 100,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,484 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 78,432 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 VGJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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