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NJ51 YAY

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,185 mi
Last recorded64,185 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 YAY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 64,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not reaching required % (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,453 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 58,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,629 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

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

both front tyres cracked

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,143 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense broke

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,054 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyres on 2.5mm

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,236 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,374 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,684 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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NJ51 YAY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NJ51 YAY, 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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NJ51 YAY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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