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BD51 SCZ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,596 mi
Last recorded142,596 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 142,596 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 142,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 126,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps corroded

rear sills / inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 114,352 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear sills / inner sills slightly corroded

centre heat shield loose

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,110 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 102,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,078 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 71,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,508 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 53,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,990 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,578 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,286 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 SCZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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