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AX51 BPE

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,923 mi
Last recorded125,923 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BPE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 125,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions passed 0.23

Pass 10 Jan 2024 123,453 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 117,128 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 117,128 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 114,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 121,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 111,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,628 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,150 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 105,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,890 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 102,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 85,054 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 85,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,629 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,962 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 BPE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BPE, 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 AX51 BPE registered?

AX51 BPE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is AX51 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 BPE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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