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VN51 PFY

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,899 mi
Last recorded179,899 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 PFY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 179,899 miles

nearside sill damaged slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2012 179,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside sill damaged slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 13 May 2011 107,652 miles

BOTH rear discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 107,652 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 159,066 miles

offside steering arm slight play

Fail 5 May 2010 159,022 miles

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

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

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

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2009 141,308 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 141,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 126,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 110,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 92,047 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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VN51 PFY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFY, 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 VN51 PFY registered?

VN51 PFY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 December 2001.

Is VN51 PFY safe to buy?

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