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PJ51 UXU

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,317 mi
Last recorded172,317 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 UXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 172,317 miles

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,298 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 160,298 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 150,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and small crackes (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 150,364 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking cooler area (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and small crackes (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 138,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 126,457 miles

Heat shields insecure

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 126,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Heat shields insecure

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,835 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 97,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,450 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 92,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 86,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,649 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 82,532 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 82,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,273 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 76,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,718 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 69,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 61,199 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 UXU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

PJ51 UXU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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