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RJ51 NVZ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,753 mi
Last recorded149,753 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 NVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 149,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 147,499 miles

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

nearside reverse light is not working

Fail 27 Aug 2019 147,449 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

nearside reverse light is not working

rear silencer heat shield is insecure

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 141,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 138,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 138,337 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,154 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 135,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,004 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 129,003 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,875 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 121,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,051 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 106,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,411 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,626 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,926 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 78,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,291 miles

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

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

front no.plate corroding slightly.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,401 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 48,701 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn oter edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edges.

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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RJ51 NVZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RJ51 NVZ, 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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RJ51 NVZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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