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YR51 VFY

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,538 mi
Last recorded40,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VFY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,908 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,526 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 16,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 11,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 7,764 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 VFY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR51 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

YR51 VFY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is YR51 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 VFY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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