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KU51 JGO

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,359 mi
Last recorded194,359 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 JGO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 194,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Corroded under body and some suspension components

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 191,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 185,613 miles

has slight under body and some suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 179,625 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 179,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 174,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corners (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 174,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corners (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 168,066 miles

Both rear light cluster mounts in poor condition.

Gearbox mount deteriorating.

Nsf outer cv boot deteriorating.

Rear exhaust section corroding.

Slight play in the osf suspension.

Unable to clearly see the front brake pads.

Undertray fitted.

Washer jets poor.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 157,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 145,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 129,309 miles

slight roughness when rotated to offside front top shock mount

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

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)

various chips to windscreen all below limits

Pass 12 Oct 2011 115,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 12 Oct 2011 115,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front mcpherson strut top mounting assemblys slightly harsh when lock to lock check carried out

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder, and 2mm tread depth and lowest point

rear silencer skins flaking

Fail 22 Oct 2009 92,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front and nearside front strut top bearings getting noisey but do not feel rough when used

Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,918 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front strut top bearings getting noisey but do not feel rough when used

Fail 3 Oct 2008 82,051 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,051 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 70,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 56,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,111 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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KU51 JGO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU51 JGO, 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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KU51 JGO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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