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BF51 ZHG

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

202,968 mi
Last recorded202,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZHG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 202,968 miles

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 202,671 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 188,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 188,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 178,006 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,688 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 168,138 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 154,841 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 154,841 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 154,833 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 153,597 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 146,891 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Mar 2008 137,969 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 137,969 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 128,785 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 128,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 128,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 117,544 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 117,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge other 3 tyres are worn close to the legal limit advise replacement

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

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 ZHG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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