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VO51 SKU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,436 mi
Last recorded135,436 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 SKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 135,436 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 135,374 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 119,442 miles

n/s sill appears fillered / repaired, customer said welded underneath

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,441 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,079 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 113,067 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,724 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,821 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 44,995 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 44,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SKU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO51 SKU, 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 SKU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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