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BD51 LVR

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 149,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 149,512 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 142,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 142,451 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 134,331 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 134,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,507 miles

near side front wish bone bush

Pass 18 Dec 2010 117,979 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 117,914 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,094 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 77,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LVR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel 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 BD51 LVR, 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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What year was BD51 LVR registered?

BD51 LVR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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