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BF51 ZHW

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZHW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 49,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 49,594 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 45,326 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 45,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake wear indicator light is on

Pass 31 May 2012 40,289 miles

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

slight play on steering arms

Pass 26 May 2011 34,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel high

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in O/S steering arm

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

Fail 26 May 2011 34,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in O/S steering arm

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

Pass 8 May 2010 29,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,542 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,299 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,568 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 ZHW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

BF51 ZHW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is BF51 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ZHW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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