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BF51 ZHY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZHY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,542 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,435 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,098 miles

Nearside Front sidewall cut

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,978 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 41,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,293 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZHY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

BF51 ZHY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is BF51 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ZHY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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