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BJ51 VVH

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,673 mi
Last recorded82,673 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 82,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,695 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Engine covers fitted

N/S/F tyres wearing on outer edges 195/65/15

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 80,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp plastic deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp plastic deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Engine covers fitted

N/S/F tyres wearing on outer edges 195/65/15

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,145 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 75,145 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,845 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 71,845 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/INNER REAR METAL BRAKE LIGHTLY CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,230 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 69,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,507 miles

brake pedal worn though in right hand corner

steering rack slight play and clonking from inside

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,305 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 61,305 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,963 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,963 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,899 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 51,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,058 miles

near side front tyre worn 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 VVH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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