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GY51 ZBJ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,300 mi
Last recorded131,300 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZBJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 131,300 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 131,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,318 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 124,318 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 116,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,299 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 101,299 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 92,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,731 miles

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)

Spare tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 72,142 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cat rattling in exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2005 60,254 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 60,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY51 ZBJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY51 ZBJ, 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 GY51 ZBJ registered?

GY51 ZBJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is GY51 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 ZBJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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