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AJ51 BWN

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,293 mi
Last recorded144,293 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BWN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 144,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 139,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 139,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 134,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 134,237 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Backbox touching rear bumper

Front Wheel arch lining catching n/s/f strut

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray hanging loose

Pass 15 Nov 2013 126,460 miles

All exhaust heatshields imsecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front undertray imsecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 126,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

All exhaust heatshields imsecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front undertray imsecure

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,434 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 118,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,133 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 111,131 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,978 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heatshield loose

Fail 29 Nov 2010 102,975 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heatshield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,279 miles

rusty b/pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,078 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 83,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,935 miles

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r no plate light poor connection/when tapped

Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 67,658 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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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AJ51 BWN is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AJ51 BWN, 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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AJ51 BWN is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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