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BG51 SHZ

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,543 mi
Last recorded175,543 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 175,543 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 171,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 168,777 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 166,599 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 166,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 162,768 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 158,737 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Aug 2017 158,735 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 153,382 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

clutch anti -slip rubber worn/split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 153,382 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

clutch anti -slip rubber worn/split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 145,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 137,916 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 137,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 129,716 miles

airbag warning light on dash

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,035 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,837 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 104,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 85,731 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 85,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 64,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 55,191 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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BG51 SHZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG51 SHZ, 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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BG51 SHZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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