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J50 RWH

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RWH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 75,661 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 74,787 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 74,787 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,142 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe waisting by fitting to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear heat shield broken from fixings at rear

silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to 4 wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,029 miles

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

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

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

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

silencer skin heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

silencer skin heavily corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear back box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,821 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,136 miles

INTER/ REAR SILENCER SHOWING DETERIORATION

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,313 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,313 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 46,637 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 31,232 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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J50 RWH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J50 RWH, 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 J50 RWH registered?

J50 RWH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is J50 RWH safe to buy?

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