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VU51 UHV

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,569 mi
Last recorded191,569 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UHV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 191,569 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also front sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 191,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also front sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 188,737 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 188,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 185,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 181,361 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 181,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 177,513 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 177,503 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 173,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear trailing arm,subframe and mountin points corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 173,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear trailing arm,subframe and mountin points corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 170,175 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 170,175 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 163,031 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 163,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,375 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 153,167 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 139,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 122,745 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 115,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 114,632 miles

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

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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VU51 UHV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU51 UHV, 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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VU51 UHV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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