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PJ51 OER

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,146 mi
Last recorded125,146 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 OER
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 117,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,662 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 111,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,663 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,306 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 103,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 100,750 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,649 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 97,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened main spring cup suspension arm corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap corroded (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,509 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer cover starting to corrode slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2014 93,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre almost on legal limit today 1.8mm remaining

o/s/r tyre wearing low tread

rear exhaust silencer outer cover starting to corrode slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,775 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe through inner wing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 85,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe through inner wing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 78,112 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,783 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,134 miles

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

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 OER is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OER, 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 PJ51 OER registered?

PJ51 OER is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is PJ51 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 OER shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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