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RJ51 YJG

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

236,265 mi
Last recorded236,265 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 YJG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 236,265 miles

n/s indicators falshing faster than o/s but less than 120

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes has movement

rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away and hanger broken off, but being surportted by other means

Fail 30 Apr 2014 236,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s indicators falshing faster than o/s but less than 120

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes has movement

rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away and hanger broken off, but being surportted by other means

Pass 25 Oct 2013 220,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip deviece slight worn

front brake discs worn and on limit

n/s indicators flashing faster than o/s

o/s front bottom ball joint has slight movment

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken/corroded but still being surportted by other means

Pass 28 Aug 2013 213,772 miles

ABS light comes on when key is removed from ignition

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 213,772 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 177,307 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 177,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 153,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand-brake excessive travel

Fail 16 Feb 2012 153,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

hand-brake excessive travel

Pass 18 Oct 2011 153,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 145,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 145,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,618 miles

knock from rear

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2009 136,618 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2008 127,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 117,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 117,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 107,761 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 YJG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ51 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

RJ51 YJG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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