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BD51 SBY

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,790 mi
Last recorded139,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SBY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 139,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 127,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 121,959 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 121,959 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 113,733 miles

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

have advised that o/s/f headlight aim adjuster is missing- headlight aim has been fixed to give a perm soft fix for the headlight aim to be within limits for the mot

pans

Fail 17 Jul 2010 113,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

pans

Pass 24 Jul 2009 102,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 95,018 miles

Surface rust on all discs.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 95,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Surface rust on all discs.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 55,080 miles

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

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

advise rear discs plus pads

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 SBY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBY, 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 BD51 SBY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD51 SBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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