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BF51 PYY

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,624 mi
Last recorded120,624 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 PYY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 120,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 114,373 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 114,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,781 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,983 miles

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

various pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 105,293 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 104,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag liht on

Pass 3 Mar 2009 104,327 miles

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

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

air bag liht on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 103,603 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit (edges)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 103,603 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres on legal limit (edges)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,282 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 99,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,736 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 PYY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PYY, 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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What year was BF51 PYY registered?

BF51 PYY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BF51 PYY safe to buy?

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