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RJ51 SZN

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,703 mi
Last recorded232,703 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 SZN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 232,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front cut in tread

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 224,767 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 209,728 miles

All Tyres worn at 2-3mm

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

Offside rear suspension mounting washer corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 196,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 185,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear antiroll bar link covers starting to perish

brake pipe secureing clip broken on nearside rear brake pipe(pipe still secure)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 185,227 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear antiroll bar link covers starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2012 169,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 169,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 152,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 152,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 131,620 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 131,598 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 111,682 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 111,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 89,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,497 miles

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

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 SZN is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ51 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

RJ51 SZN is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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