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BD51 SPZ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,144 mi
Last recorded149,144 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 149,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 140,090 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 140,090 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 111,907 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,617 miles

Front number plate has slight damage.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 61,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,700 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 SPZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

BD51 SPZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BD51 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SPZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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