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WJ51 XPV

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,284 mi
Last recorded119,284 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XPV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,284 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 119,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,612 miles

rear exhaust and strap deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,133 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

two front tyres wearing on inside edge.nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,367 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,916 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 75,916 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,542 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,072 miles

play in rack

Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 43,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XPV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

WJ51 XPV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is WJ51 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 XPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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