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SJ51 YVS

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,688 mi
Last recorded147,688 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YVS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 147,688 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R light cluster damaged but not affecting efficientcy of component

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 147,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R light cluster damaged but not affecting efficientcy of component

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 135,847 miles

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

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

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

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

rear disc slightly corroed

Fail 22 Sep 2011 135,845 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear disc slightly corroed

Pass 22 Jul 2010 121,762 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 121,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 9 Jul 2009 113,007 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 113,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 109,944 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 108,850 miles

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

brake pipe,front to n/s/r,is corroding

front brake pads low!

n/s/f tyre bald on outter shoulder and measures 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators,3-5mm

rear brake pads low!

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorating

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Fail 17 Dec 2008 108,850 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pipe,front to n/s/r,is corroding

front brake pads low!

n/s/f tyre bald on outter shoulder and measures 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators,3-5mm

rear brake pads low!

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorating

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,264 miles

engine covers fitted

front no. plate starting to seperate

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear discs corroded

slight play from o/s/f wheel

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,971 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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SJ51 YVS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SJ51 YVS, 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 SJ51 YVS registered?

SJ51 YVS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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