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GJ51 CFD

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CFD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 145,605 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 145,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 143,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 142,326 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 141,608 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn thin on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2014 141,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn thin on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2013 132,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,002 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 114,425 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 114,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,634 miles

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

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

rear brakes squealed when park brake test conducted in rollers

Fail 17 Nov 2010 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brakes squealed when park brake test conducted in rollers

Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,244 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,244 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 49,563 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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GJ51 CFD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ51 CFD, 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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GJ51 CFD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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