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FG51 UHR

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UHR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 75,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,018 miles

front brake discs and pads are worn

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 65,387 miles

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

Front Upper under tray loose

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

hand brake read low

Fail 2 May 2023 65,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper under tray loose

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

hand brake read low

Pass 3 May 2022 56,294 miles

205/55/16 on front 195/65/15 on rear

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

brake pipes go over fuel tank

Fail 3 May 2022 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

205/55/16 on front 195/65/15 on rear

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

brake pipes go over fuel tank

Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 50,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,558 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 47,558 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 36,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both wiper blades worn and noisy but clearing screen

Fail 10 May 2018 36,851 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 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both wiper blades worn and noisy but clearing screen

Pass 8 May 2017 36,234 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 9 May 2016 35,660 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 7 May 2015 35,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 34,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 34,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust silencer has 1 suuport rubber split.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,446 miles

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

Fail 29 May 2009 31,446 miles

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

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,428 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 30,427 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,460 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 15,088 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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FG51 UHR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG51 UHR, 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 FG51 UHR registered?

FG51 UHR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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