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VN51 VBJ

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,766 mi
Last recorded100,766 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 VBJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,766 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 100,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 92,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 79,989 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 79,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,264 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,621 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 50,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,051 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 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

VN51 VBJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is VN51 VBJ safe to buy?

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