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BJ51 SYW

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,757 miles

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,757 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,155 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 87,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,920 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting poor both

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 68,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,133 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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BJ51 SYW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ51 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

BJ51 SYW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BJ51 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 SYW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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