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BD51 SRO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,983 mi
Last recorded168,983 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SRO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 168,983 miles

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield and undercarriage insecure.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 168,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield and undercarriage insecure.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 158,707 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 158,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 153,846 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 146,593 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 146,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 136,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 86,539 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 86,539 miles

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

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

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 SRO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

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

Is BD51 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SRO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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