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RJ51 SYW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,059 mi
Last recorded123,059 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 SYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,059 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s handbrake effort low

Fail 22 Feb 2021 122,979 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,100 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

n/s handbrake effort low BORDERLINE

n/s side repeater fading

smoke emissions BORDERLINE

wear on rear brake pad BORDERLINE

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

n/s handbrake effort low BORDERLINE

n/s side repeater fading

smoke emissions BORDERLINE

wear on rear brake pad BORDERLINE

Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,329 miles

condition of rear number plate BORDERLINE

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,501 miles

Advise headlamp aim (Clarity) O/S and N/S

Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to joint with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Close to joint with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Advise headlamp aim (Clarity) O/S and N/S

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F and O/S/F close to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion and grease on both main front to rear brake pipes

Front brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,082 miles

clarity of both headlamp aims

condition and movement in both rear suspension arm bushs

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear suspension arms and suspension

dampness around n/s steering rack gaiter and play in joint

n/s hand brake effort and travel on lever Borderline

o/s/r tyre perishing between treads

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,664 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on main brake pipe to flexi hoses

handbrake travel and effort

headlamp condition and intensity of aims

o/s/f tyre perishing only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,971 miles

colour o/s/f indicator

condition both rear brake disc's

both front tyres only just 1.6mm BORDERLINE

corrosion and grease both main brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust

damage to n/s and o/s outer sills

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,004 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside engine stab bar play in bush

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,709 miles

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

Driver side wiper blade split at end

Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Driver side wiper blade split at end

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper split

Fail 20 Apr 2012 87,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper split

Pass 9 May 2011 80,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box supported with cable ties

Fail 7 May 2011 80,491 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)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box supported with cable ties

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,804 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 76,804 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in both streeing rack arms

Fail 4 Mar 2009 61,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in both streeing rack arms

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,387 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 47,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,617 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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RJ51 SYW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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