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WJ51 SKD

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,233 mi
Last recorded73,233 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SKD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,233 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING THIN VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN NS FRT ANTIROLL BAR LINK

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND DETERIOATED

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,088 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 69,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,587 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,674 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,650 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,207 miles

both front inner wishbone arms front ball sockets worn

movement to offside front wheel on brakeing

note/bumper scrached on offside front

rear exhaust section corroded

slght wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

slight crack to front screen

Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,207 miles

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

both front inner wishbone arms front ball sockets worn

movement to offside front wheel on brakeing

note/bumper scrached on offside front

rear exhaust section corroded

slght wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

slight crack to front screen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,503 miles

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Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,503 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PLAY BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES

REAR DISC RIDGED ON EDGES

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

SURFACE RUST FRONT & REAR DISC

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 33,169 miles

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

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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WJ51 SKD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WJ51 SKD, 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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WJ51 SKD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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