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VU51 WTE

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WTE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,765 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2018 130,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,878 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 127,872 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,919 miles

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

parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements (19%)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,424 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 115,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,301 miles

all four tyres wearing on tread edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,979 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,771 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,095 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 88,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,573 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,458 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON!

Idle speed lumpy, but within idle limits

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 70,488 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON!

Idle speed lumpy, but within idle limits

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,875 miles

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

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 WTE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

VU51 WTE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is VU51 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 WTE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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