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YV51 UWT

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 UWT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 94,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 93,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,117 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,677 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,508 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,508 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 64,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,205 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,262 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 49,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 39,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,243 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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YV51 UWT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YV51 UWT, 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 YV51 UWT registered?

YV51 UWT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is YV51 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 UWT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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