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C7 JWP

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,347 mi
Last recorded87,347 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NOTE;- Fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring retaining lower pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges & sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.9mm tyre tread depth[225/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded [to flexi hose pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges & outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring retaining lower pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges & outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.1mm tyre tread depth[225/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 87,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative OFFSIDE action Does NOT latch into operation[needs holding to operate!] (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low DULL & visibly "LOW" [on beam tester!] (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face of brake disc! (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill [lower section]Excessively corroded & holed! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn excessively! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded[to flexi hose pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges & outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.9mm tyre tread depth[225/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded [to flexi hose pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges & outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges & outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.1mm tyre tread depth[225/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 87,288 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded/weak. as marked

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No Lock-out on both rear brakes. Discs and pads glazed and signs of heat

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Overall underside of vehicle indicates age. Springs,brake ferrules etc.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 87,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced also poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced also poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded/weak. as marked

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No Lock-out on both rear brakes. Discs and pads glazed and signs of heat

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Overall underside of vehicle indicates age. Springs,brake ferrules etc.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,240 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. Lack of use. (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank straps corroded. as marked.

Overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age. springs, rear radius arms, anti roll bars, etc.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Glazed due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads show signs of heat.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

interior rear view mirror deteriorated.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,051 miles

All rear brake pads discoloured and visually appear brittle. signs of heat on pads and no "lock-out" on brake test.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both.as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination. (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 87,051 miles

All rear brake pads discoloured and visually appear brittle. signs of heat on pads and no "lock-out" on brake test.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both.as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Poor connection/corrosion on bulb holder. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination. (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible hose. as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 86,637 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed next to jacking point. as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible hose. as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Radius Arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 86,340 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Radius Arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,924 miles

All tyres under inflated at time of test.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,923 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade torn (8.2.2)

All tyres under inflated at time of test.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & shoulders worn due to under inflation, edge worn but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,841 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 62,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,161 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,211 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 50,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,585 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 38,258 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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C7 JWP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 C7 JWP, 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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C7 JWP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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