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VO51 GXJ

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 GXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2017 102,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat sheild loose

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2016 97,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

both front steel brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

fuel tank strap corroded

steel brake pipe along the car slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 97,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

both front steel brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

fuel tank strap corroded

steel brake pipe along the car slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,596 miles

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,066 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

some noise from manifold area

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,993 miles

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

fuel tankstrap corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,811 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 74,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,068 miles

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

slight uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,672 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,672 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,089 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 55,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,698 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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VO51 GXJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO51 GXJ, 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 VO51 GXJ registered?

VO51 GXJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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The MOT history for VO51 GXJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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