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BF51 XMX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,006 mi
Last recorded111,006 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XMX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 111,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 101,122 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 101,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 90,847 miles

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 90,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,145 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,611 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 70,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 56,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,017 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,355 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 27,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XMX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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