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BK51 EWE

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,127 mi
Last recorded166,127 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 EWE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 166,127 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 165,309 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 165,309 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 175,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 157,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads getting low

slight play in o/s/.f inner steeri ng joint

Pass 9 Dec 2010 150,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 150,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 145,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 137,157 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 130,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 119,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 106,605 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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BK51 EWE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel 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 BK51 EWE, 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 BK51 EWE registered?

BK51 EWE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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