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PJ51 OFE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 130,464 miles

O/S/R + O/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 7 Dec 2018 130,458 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R + O/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 12 Nov 2018 130,290 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing rear (7.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

fan belt shredded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,539 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 120,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside mirror cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,450 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slight fraying

Fail 8 Nov 2016 111,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel system component leaking above gearbox (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seatbelt slight fraying

only just met balance requirements

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,442 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,268 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 63,448 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,448 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 43,871 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 OFE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

PJ51 OFE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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