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WJ51 XPO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,897 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,897 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,874 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,874 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,099 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,442 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,422 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,230 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre tread.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,401 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 18,399 miles

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

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

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 XPO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WJ51 XPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ51 XPO registered?

WJ51 XPO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is WJ51 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 XPO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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