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BJ51 TBO

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,386 mi
Last recorded53,386 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 TBO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 53,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,535 miles

Offside Rear abs wiring insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear abs wiring insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and worn on edges

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

Rear tyres badly cracked

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2019 49,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and worn on edges

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

Rear tyres badly cracked

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracked across tread

exhaust rusting

underbody rusting

underbody rusting

Fail 3 Sep 2018 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked across tread

exhaust rusting

underbody rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,878 miles

suspension components rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

play in offside steering rack end

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,878 miles

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

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

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

play in offside steering rack end

suspension components rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,023 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

under body rusting

Fail 19 Sep 2016 45,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system rusty

under body rusting

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,176 miles

brake pipe to o/s front and brake pipe to n/s rear rusting ( not yet to excess )

front brake pads getting worn

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to show wear

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting

front and rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,160 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread, also cracking on tread.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,814 miles

brake pipe to o/s front starting to rust

Fail 13 Sep 2012 36,814 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s front starting to rust

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,780 miles

both rear tyres rubber cracking

n/s front tyre small cut in sidewall and tread getting worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,893 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,242 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,065 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 TBO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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