CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF51 ZHA

2001 Rover 75

White Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,662 mi
Last recorded126,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZHA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,662 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 124,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 122,772 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2021 122,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 121,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 120,672 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 120,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,738 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 103,729 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,928 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,431 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,803 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,208 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 27,604 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF51 ZHA is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHA, 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

How do I check the history of BF51 ZHA?

You can check the full history of BF51 ZHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF51 ZHA registered?

BF51 ZHA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is BF51 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ZHA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF51 ZHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF51 ZHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.