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BF51 BFJ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,479 mi
Last recorded135,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 135,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,476 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 117,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,894 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,328 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake light on

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,633 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake light on

Fail 9 Nov 2010 77,367 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pad warning light on

front brake disc guards deteriated

rear suspension componants showing surface rust corrosion

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,367 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake disc guards deteriated

rear suspension componants showing surface rust corrosion

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,474 miles

brake pad warning light on

front disc guards deteriated

front pads corroding in calipers

o/s/f tyre inner edge void tyre worn close to legal limit

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,752 miles

front discs guards deteriated

front pads showing corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2008 66,752 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs guards deteriated

front pads showing corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2007 61,548 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/r indicator loosing amber colour

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,548 miles

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

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/r indicator loosing amber colour

Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,936 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 54,936 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,473 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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BF51 BFJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF51 BFJ, 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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BF51 BFJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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