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BD51 SFZ

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,654 mi
Last recorded162,654 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 162,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 162,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothv rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 150,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 134,234 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,946 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 25 Nov 2009 77,509 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 77,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,262 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)

rust building up on both front to rear brake pipes

rust building up on offside front brake pipe (under wing)

slight play steering rack at offside track rod

Fail 18 Nov 2008 70,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

rust building up on both front to rear brake pipes

rust building up on offside front brake pipe (under wing)

slight play steering rack at offside track rod

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 57,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,740 miles

rust starting to build up on front to rear outer brake

Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,828 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 SFZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SFZ, 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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What year was BD51 SFZ registered?

BD51 SFZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BD51 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SFZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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