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BD51 BZU

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,090 mi
Last recorded165,090 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BZU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,090 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 165,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,173 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 153,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 143,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,176 miles

Back Box slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 122,048 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,208 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,060 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 89,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,441 miles

Offside front road spring slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,214 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,239 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,473 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 55,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,199 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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BD51 BZU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD51 BZU, 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

How do I check the history of BD51 BZU?

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What year was BD51 BZU registered?

BD51 BZU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is BD51 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 BZU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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