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FX51 ZAJ

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,031 mi
Last recorded156,031 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ZAJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 156,031 miles

fuel tank straps

Pass 1 Mar 2019 149,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 140,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 136,599 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,395 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 132,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 126,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 124,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 120,070 miles

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

all tyres worn

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

hand brake high

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

rear number plate deterioated

springs corroded

tyre pressures low

Fail 28 Jan 2011 120,065 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres worn

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

hand brake high

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

rear number plate deterioated

springs corroded

tyre pressures low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,028 miles

chips in w/screen.

h/brake high.

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play.

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge.

o/s/f wing damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 107,319 miles

advise slight coolant leak.

chips in w/screen.

fuel light on.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

slight imbalance on parking brake.

slight play in steering column.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 107,316 miles

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

advise slight coolant leak.

chips in w/screen.

fuel light on.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

slight imbalance on parking brake.

slight play in steering column.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 89,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,181 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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FX51 ZAJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FX51 ZAJ, 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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FX51 ZAJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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