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SP51 WNJ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,918 mi
Last recorded50,918 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 WNJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre

slight free play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (silencer deteriorated) (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre

slight free play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,822 miles

rear exhaust and bracket deteriorated but still secure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,074 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and splittinf but no exhaust leakage noted

Fail 9 Jan 2014 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and splittinf but no exhaust leakage noted

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,670 miles

rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,968 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,761 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,460 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,747 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2007 21,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,448 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 19,448 miles

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

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

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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SP51 WNJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP51 WNJ, 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 SP51 WNJ registered?

SP51 WNJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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