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BD51 SBX

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,056 mi
Last recorded129,056 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,056 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp images poor

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,682 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 brake discs poor condition

brake pipes rusted front to rear

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 2 Feb 2012 75,179 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 brake discs poor condition

brake pipes rusted front to rear

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,818 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

long handbrake travel

rear discs in rusty condition

some wear to front discs

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,107 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,319 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,982 miles

N/SFRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

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

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 SBX 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 68.4%.

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

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