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AX51 BNV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 166,173 miles

Oil leak

rear exaust outer cover coroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 166,166 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

rear exaust outer cover coroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 162,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 162,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 158,555 miles

the hand brake on your vehicle has alot of travel suggesting that the system needs service and or adjustment

Fail 9 Nov 2011 158,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2010 137,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 117,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,225 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,078 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 82,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

emissions on limit

front screen chipped and scatched

front top srut mont / bearings rough

front washers poor

nearside hand brake poor and travel high

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 30 Nov 2005 69,018 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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AX51 BNV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX51 BNV, 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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AX51 BNV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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