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BJ51 OHY

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,190 mi
Last recorded119,190 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OHY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2013 119,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 119,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 116,835 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 116,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,362 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 113,304 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,861 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 109,787 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,755 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 106,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,885 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,872 miles

brake warning light illuminated

park brake lever travel high

slight play in offside steering arm

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 OHY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

BJ51 OHY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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