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YT51 VJV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,994 mi
Last recorded187,994 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VJV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 187,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Braking system leaking under floorpan offside brake pipe corroded and leaking ,service brakes not tested for efficiency. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on front pipe ,rear box slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 184,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 184,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 179,361 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded and slight blow on front flexi pipe

rear tyres wearing low

wipers wearing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 173,651 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 168,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 162,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 150,921 miles

brake pipes corroded. o/s and n/s front supension arm bushes worn n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 136,228 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 136,228 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 121,248 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 121,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty. rear discs worn. noise from front top suspension mountings.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,701 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 109,701 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre 2m on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 78,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YT51 VJV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YT51 VJV, 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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What year was YT51 VJV registered?

YT51 VJV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YT51 VJV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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