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BF51 XLB

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,509 mi
Last recorded48,509 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XLB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 48,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 45,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,126 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 40,110 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,212 miles

brake anti-slip rubber worn/split

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge/small cuts on outer sidewall

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,391 miles

both rear tyres showing age related cracking to sidewalls

Fail 3 Jul 2015 36,391 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres showing age related cracking to sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,094 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 35,094 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,560 miles

osf tyre has cuts to sidewall and age cracks advise

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,924 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,924 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,605 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 27,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,951 miles

rear section of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,991 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 XLB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BF51 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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