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VO51 LUY

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,061 mi
Last recorded179,061 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 LUY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 179,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 179,033 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 173,889 miles

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

traction control light on no faults in abs or esc found

Fail 5 May 2020 173,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

traction control light on no faults in abs or esc found

Pass 8 May 2019 164,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LINK ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TRACTION CONTROL INDICATES A FAULT BUT NO FAULT AND NOT PART OF ESC

Pass 15 May 2018 150,616 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 138,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 125,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,612 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

traction control light on

Fail 21 Mar 2014 113,561 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

traction control light on

Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,568 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathered

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,170 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 105,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear suspension bushs deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear suspension bushs deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2009 93,947 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,947 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 90,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,584 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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VO51 LUY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO51 LUY, 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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VO51 LUY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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