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BF51 XNV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

239,510 mi
Last recorded239,510 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 239,510 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake need attention or adjusment

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 228,930 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 228,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 218,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 207,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 207,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 191,594 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 191,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 181,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 181,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 153,690 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 153,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 136,492 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 125,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 125,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 86,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 59,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,601 miles

Nearside front tyre tread scrubbing off outer edge/wall of tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2006 48,601 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread scrubbing off outer edge/wall of tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,168 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 XNV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

BF51 XNV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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