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BF51 YWV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,838 mi
Last recorded56,838 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,838 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

N/s parking brake reading poor - may require repair / adjustment

N/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,830 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 48,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,479 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 8 Aug 2016 39,479 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,590 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 15,590 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,490 miles

front flexi brake pipe ferrels corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 15,490 miles

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

front flexi brake pipe ferrels corroded

both rear tyres badly cracked on sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,184 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear tyre perished/cracked on outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,758 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 14,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,510 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 13,489 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,853 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 YWV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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