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BD51 SCV

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

201,989 mi
Last recorded201,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 201,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 190,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 177,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 168,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 157,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,532 miles

os ns rear sill slight correded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 128,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 119,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,917 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,364 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,873 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,872 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,393 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 59,393 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,636 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,902 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 41,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,651 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 SCV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV?

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What year was BD51 SCV registered?

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

Is BD51 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SCV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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