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BJ51 SZE

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion o/s/r sill area

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,363 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,839 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,673 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Corrosion o/s/r lower suspension arm

N/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,408 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,540 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Play in o/s steering rack side rod

Fail 23 Oct 2012 76,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Play in o/s steering rack side rod

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,474 miles

N/s/r tyre worn low

Parking brake travel

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,197 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Oct 2009 55,197 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,263 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,933 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,037 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 SZE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZE, 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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What year was BJ51 SZE registered?

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

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