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GV51 FJO

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FJO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,012 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 121,006 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 102,950 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 102,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,036 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer sills at rear end suffering the effects of corrosion.

Pass 27 Aug 2022 100,236 miles

Both front brake pipes are corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 99,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,132 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,369 miles

Front Front anti-roll bar link ball joint boots deteriorated

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,519 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Slight play in O/S/F lower swivel

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,119 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,111 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,625 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 84,625 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,081 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,470 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,462 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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GV51 FJO 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 83.3%.

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 GV51 FJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 FJO registered?

GV51 FJO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is GV51 FJO safe to buy?

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