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VN51 NNV

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,013 mi
Last recorded160,013 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 NNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 160,013 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 160,013 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 159,174 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wire loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear damp

Offside Front damp

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear hoses loose

Fail 20 Dec 2014 156,221 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2013 144,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 134,711 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 124,023 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 104,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 103,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 99,576 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 99,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 87,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 78,995 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN51 NNV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN51 NNV, 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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VN51 NNV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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