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BF51 ZJE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZJE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,160 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Oil Leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 124,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust System Rusty

Oil Leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 122,868 miles

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

rubber missing from centre exhaust system but still adequately supported

small stone chip in windsreen

Fail 1 Apr 2015 122,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rubber missing from centre exhaust system but still adequately supported

small stone chip in windsreen

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

head lamp aims on lower limits

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,986 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 117,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

one exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,334 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

smell of fuel no sign of leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 112,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

smell of fuel no sign of leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 110,671 miles

front brake pads worn low

hand brake travel long

offside rear indicator discoloured

Pass 18 Mar 2008 108,712 miles

both front lower arm rear inner mounting bushes worn

offside rear indicator dis-colouring

Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,052 miles

nearside front tyre damaged

offside front tyre warn

Pass 6 Apr 2006 103,537 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 102,339 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 102,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

center exhaust silencer mounting broken

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 ZJE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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