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GJ51 VRX

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,568 mi
Last recorded150,568 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 144,698 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery slightly loose

bonnet release sticky

parking brake low effort

Fail 26 Feb 2015 144,698 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery slightly loose

bonnet release sticky

parking brake low effort

Pass 23 Sep 2013 142,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 138,295 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 133,379 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 133,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 128,495 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 128,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 122,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 116,712 miles

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 24 Sep 2007 109,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 100,326 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 VRX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ51 VRX, 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 GJ51 VRX registered?

GJ51 VRX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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