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PJ51 ODU

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,995 mi
Last recorded181,995 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 ODU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 181,995 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2019 181,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wheel arch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wheel arch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 1 hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 176,656 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 176,655 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working x 1 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has x 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure and center (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 227,660 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 165,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 158,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 138,992 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 138,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,676 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,631 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,628 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 110,163 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 110,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 102,973 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,769 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 95,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,529 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pipes rusty, front brakes imbalanced but within tolerance and slight judder

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,391 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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PJ51 ODU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel 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 PJ51 ODU, 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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PJ51 ODU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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