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MV51 TUJ

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,252 mi
Last recorded144,252 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 TUJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 144,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 144,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,541 miles

Both head light lenses deteriorated.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both head light lenses deteriorated.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on outer tread and on 3mm.

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,947 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front tyre valves perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on outer tread and on 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner tread.

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,319 miles

Both front tyre valves slightly perished.

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 91,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyre valves slightly perished.

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,280 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 78,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,726 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,418 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding at fixing points

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,418 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding at fixing points

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,402 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,338 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,334 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,309 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 38,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,528 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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MV51 TUJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 MV51 TUJ, 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 MV51 TUJ registered?

MV51 TUJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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