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GJ51 VSL

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VSL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 67,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,804 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,444 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,509 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,060 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,749 miles

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

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 VSL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

GJ51 VSL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GJ51 VSL safe to buy?

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