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VU51 UKS

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

9,048 mi
Last recorded9,048 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UKS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 9,048 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 8,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 8,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 8,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 8,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 7,571 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 7,184 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 7,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 5,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 3,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 2,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 2,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 2,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 2,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 2,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 2,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 2,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,669 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 2,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 2,548 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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VU51 UKS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VU51 UKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 UKS registered?

VU51 UKS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is VU51 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 UKS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU51 UKS have outstanding finance?

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