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GJ51 FUP

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FUP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,586 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 121,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,561 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,893 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,142 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,912 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 94,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,050 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 90,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,262 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,907 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 75,037 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,297 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer shoulder area.

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,297 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer shoulder area.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 51,598 miles

A B S CABLES FOULING DRIVE SHAFTS

FRONT PAD WEAR SHOULD BE CHECKED

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

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 4 Aug 2005 51,598 miles

FRONT PAD WEAR SHOULD BE CHECKED

A B S CABLES FOULING DRIVE SHAFTS

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)

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 FUP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GJ51 FUP, 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 FUP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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