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VU51 YMG

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,666 mi
Last recorded156,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YMG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 156,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 156,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 146,610 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 122,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 109,941 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,823 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,905 miles

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

Steering rack mechanism very slight play.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 95,496 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 YMG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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