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BD51 SMO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 111,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 106,439 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 106,439 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 91,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,103 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer side

Pass 7 Oct 2006 79,850 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 79,830 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 73,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 SMO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

BD51 SMO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is BD51 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SMO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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