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RJ51 OBU

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,154 mi
Last recorded162,154 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 162,154 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 162,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front fog lamp lens broken,rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,offside rear tyre on wear bars/outer edge on legal limits 1.6mm,front discs worn,rear discs worn/pads appear low,

Pass 29 Sep 2011 148,375 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 148,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

both front lower drop link grease boots split

front discs worn

outer sills covered

Pass 6 Sep 2010 135,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2010 135,184 miles

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 121,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

belly pan fitted

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Sep 2008 108,147 miles

belly pan fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Fail 8 Sep 2008 108,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

belly pan fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,335 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belly pan fitted

both front tyres tread low 2mm

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

front discs worn

front number plate heavily stained

offside handbrake noisey

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

undertray fitted /slight damage front reg plate

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 OBU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OBU, 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 RJ51 OBU registered?

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

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