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YV51 OKU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,218 mi
Last recorded127,218 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 127,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

chips to windscreen

damage to front number plate

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

slight play in o/s inner steering rack arm

Fail 2 Sep 2011 123,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light on

chips to windscreen

damage to front number plate

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

slight play in o/s inner steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jun 2010 121,637 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

slight play steering rack

small stone chips to screen

Fail 4 Jun 2010 121,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

slight play steering rack

small stone chips to screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 118,704 miles

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

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

airbag light on

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

slight play steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2009 118,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

airbag light on

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 115,437 miles

front discs corroding - front tyres wearing on edges - front number plate fading - rear tyres starting to crack - hand brake cable hase some stretch in it - slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2007 115,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear discs corroding - front tyres wearing on edges close to limits - front number plate fading - rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Sep 2006 110,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 87,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 87,163 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 87,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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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YV51 OKU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YV51 OKU, 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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YV51 OKU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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