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YR51 VGF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,440 mi
Last recorded82,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VGF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,826 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,261 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,248 miles

knock on front suspension but no obvious defect

nearside headlamp aim low,broken adjuster

Fail 24 Nov 2010 58,248 miles

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

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

knock on front suspension but no obvious defect

nearside headlamp aim low,broken adjuster

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,005 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,065 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 28,377 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 VGF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

YR51 VGF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YR51 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 VGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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