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BF51 XOV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,500 mi
Last recorded164,500 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XOV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 164,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 159,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 145,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 140,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 140,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 133,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 125,666 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 110,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,594 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 59,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,490 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 20 Aug 2007 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,332 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 XOV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel 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 XOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 XOV registered?

BF51 XOV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 XOV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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