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BJ51 SZF

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,361 mi
Last recorded115,361 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,361 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under centre to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under centre to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 115,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under center to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under center to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,560 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,089 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,123 miles

Front Headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Rear brake binding brake disc over heated

TESTED WET WEATHER

brake pad warning lamp on

power rack weeping fluid

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake wear warning lamp illuminated unable to fully inspect

offside front wheel centre cap missing

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 29 May 2018 91,172 miles

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under strained pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated brake wear sensor broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake low

brake wear warning lamp on

exhaust corroded

oil around engine

Fail 1 Dec 2016 78,338 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside handbrake low

brake wear warning lamp on

exhaust corroded

oil around engine

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,027 miles

brake discs corroded

dampness around power steering pump

Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

brake discs corroded

dampness around power steering pump

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,378 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,363 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all brake discs rusted

Pass 13 May 2011 60,689 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 60,689 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2011 60,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML LIGHT ON

ENGINE IDLE SPEED ERATTIC & LUMPY

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

corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,630 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,466 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 SZF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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