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WJ51 WVX

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

293,294 mi
Last recorded293,294 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WVX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 293,294 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 293,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 270,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 270,625 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 239,543 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 239,543 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 210,940 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

off side front top suspension mountig bearing rough

Fail 7 Oct 2011 210,940 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs rusty

off side front top suspension mountig bearing rough

Pass 14 Oct 2010 186,829 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2010 186,805 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 159,419 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 159,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 122,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,151 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 104,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,341 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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WJ51 WVX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WVX, 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 WJ51 WVX registered?

WJ51 WVX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 WVX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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