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BD51 SFE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,001 mi
Last recorded173,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 173,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount weak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 172,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 158,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 150,502 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 150,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 143,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 129,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp aim adjusted on remote height adjuster to allow for roof box

Fail 3 Oct 2011 129,356 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp aim adjusted on remote height adjuster to allow for roof box

Pass 16 Sep 2010 112,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,884 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 93,884 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pad warning light on and offside rear wire broken

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,739 miles

Coolant leak

shallow cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,111 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,124 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,130 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 SFE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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