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AE51 BUA

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BUA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 107,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,803 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Jacking rubber missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti roll bar corroded.

Rear Lower Rear underside in general corroding.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer qaurter. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Both rear lower outer sills corroding.

Rear Lower Rear underside in general corroding.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Below wheel arch, electrics cover corroded.

Rear Lower Anti roll bar corroded.

Rear Lower Subframe and components corroding.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Below wheel arch, electrics cover corroded.

Rear Lower Anti roll bar corroded.

Rear Lower Subframe and components corroding.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** advise attention *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Rear sub frame and suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ( marked in yellow). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outer door handle missing. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ( marked in yellow). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine undertray loose *** advise attention ***.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** advise attention *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Rear sub frame and suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,363 miles

Both front top strut mounts starting to seize.

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres starting to get low tread depth.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 84,345 miles

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

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

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres starting to get low tread depth.

Play in n/s/f steering track rod end, advise attention.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear most) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear most) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,270 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 55,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 38,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,123 miles

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

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

small cut in offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,072 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 27,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AE51 BUA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AE51 BUA, 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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AE51 BUA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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