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WR51 ORJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,125 mi
Last recorded109,125 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 ORJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,125 miles

Engine underrtray abit loose

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Front b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Fuel tank cage getting abit corroded

H/Light lenses abit deteriorated

Inner w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion in places

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

O/S/F wheel abit bent at inner rim

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and around fuel tank areas all getting abit corroded slightly

Spare tyre compartment full of water

Fail 16 Sep 2015 109,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release flexible stalk not working (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken Bottom end (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom end (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine underrtray abit loose

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Front b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Fuel tank cage getting abit corroded

H/Light lenses abit deteriorated

Inner w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion in places

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

O/S/F wheel abit bent at inner rim

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and around fuel tank areas all getting abit corroded slightly

Spare tyre compartment full of water

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,781 miles

Driver's door window N/W

Exhaust system getting corroded in places

N/S/R w/bearing getting abit noisey when spun

O/S/R inner w/arch area getting abit corroded

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts, getting abit corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 108,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Driver's door window N/W

Exhaust system getting corroded in places

N/S/R w/bearing getting abit noisey when spun

O/S/R inner w/arch area getting abit corroded

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts, getting abit corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 107,808 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

vehicle getting rusty underside

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot is full of water

nearside door mirror glass seriousley damaged

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot is full of water

nearside door mirror glass seriousley damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front pad warning light wire detached

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,765 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 93,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

inspect front brake pads inners look thin

water in nearside bulk head drain blocked

Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

inspect front brake pads inners look thin

water in nearside bulk head drain blocked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,897 miles

both front tyres wearing thin inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2007 69,897 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing thin inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,092 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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WR51 ORJ 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 62.5%.

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 WR51 ORJ, 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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WR51 ORJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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