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YH51 SKV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,030 mi
Last recorded121,030 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 SKV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 121,030 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)

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 2 Dec 2013 121,030 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2012 115,605 miles

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

bonnet latch missing

pad lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,633 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,067 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 95,059 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 92,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 89,433 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YH51 SKV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH51 SKV, 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 YH51 SKV registered?

YH51 SKV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is YH51 SKV safe to buy?

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