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BD51 SXS

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,200 mi
Last recorded126,200 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,200 miles

Centre stop lamp is disconnected!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screw in nearside front tyre!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 126,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screw in nearside front tyre!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,810 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 116,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,959 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,229 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 77,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,216 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,700 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,680 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 SXS 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 66.7%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

BD51 SXS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BD51 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SXS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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