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BD51 SBU

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,915 mi
Last recorded73,915 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,423 miles

engine cover & under tray's fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre side wall scuffed

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to see cords

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,137 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in o/s steering arm

Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,739 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in o/s steering arm

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,524 miles

nsr tyre worn on edges and low

slight play in os steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

ns headlight image poor

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,464 miles

advanced wear on n/s/r tyre

exhaust corroded

slight play in rack

slight wear on front discs

slight wear on rear suspension arm bushes

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,369 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

headlight aims on upper limits

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,469 miles

both front headlight aims on upper limits

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,371 miles

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

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 SBU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SBU, 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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BD51 SBU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is BD51 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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