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BJ51 CRX

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

174,792 mi
Last recorded174,792 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CRX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 174,792 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 174,792 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 174,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 173,850 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres cracking in treads

both sides headlight patterns getting poor

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 173,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 172,612 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 172,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 170,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 169,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 168,462 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 May 2017 168,462 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2016 167,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack track rod (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2016 167,820 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack track rod (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres have a number of small cracks on tread and side walls

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2015 167,028 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 166,298 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 165,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 164,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 163,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 162,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 159,837 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 157,832 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 156,517 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 154,408 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BJ51 CRX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ51 CRX, 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 BJ51 CRX registered?

BJ51 CRX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is BJ51 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 CRX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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