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YR51 RVV

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,448 mi
Last recorded55,448 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 RVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills..... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear........ (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front abs and pad wear sensor wires are chafed......

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front d bushes worn........

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,479 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,066 miles

Both outer sills at rear slightly corroded

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both outer sills at rear slightly corroded

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,867 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 50,867 miles

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

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

front abs wires rubbing on drive shafts

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,896 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,786 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 43,492 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,766 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,805 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,569 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,666 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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YR51 RVV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YR51 RVV, 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 YR51 RVV registered?

YR51 RVV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YR51 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 RVV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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