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GJ51 XPR

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,092 mi
Last recorded165,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 165,092 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 165,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 161,660 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 161,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 158,088 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 158,088 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 153,507 miles

Front brake pads wearing slightly low + o/s/f brake pad warning wire loose/broken

Nail in o/s/r tyre right on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 153,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing slightly low + o/s/f brake pad warning wire loose/broken

Nail in o/s/r tyre right on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 149,897 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 149,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 146,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Traction control light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 146,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Traction control light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 142,633 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 142,525 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 136,761 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 136,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 127,410 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 127,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 115,191 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 115,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,654 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 98,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 78,100 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 78,098 miles

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

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 XPR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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