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FL51 PFJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,281 mi
Last recorded161,281 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 PFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 161,281 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER CENTRE REAR MOUNTING EXCESSIVELY WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX REMOVED & TEMPORY MOUNTING FITTED

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS APPEAR TO HAVE REDUCED DAMPING AFFECT

FRONT TYRES WORN OFF ON INNER EDGES & DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS - REQUIRE REPLACING

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING & LENS BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH WEARING/DETERIORATING

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 25 Jul 2017 152,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 143,248 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 142,007 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 25 Aug 2015 130,142 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 129,519 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 125,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2014 125,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,567 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 115,564 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 102,854 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,293 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,991 miles

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

both front brake disc's starting to corrode on inner faces.

both middle sections of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,389 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under cover fitted

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,800 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 61,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,464 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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FL51 PFJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL51 PFJ, 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 FL51 PFJ registered?

FL51 PFJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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