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BK51 EYM

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,445 mi
Last recorded77,445 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 EYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,445 miles

Handbrake slight imbalance advise service inspection

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Underbody undersealed obscuring brake and fuel pipes

Fail 11 Nov 2017 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Handbrake slight imbalance advise service inspection

Nearside Rear light unit condensation inside

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Underbody undersealed obscuring brake and fuel pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,145 miles

Both rear shock absorbers powdered / missted with oil

Rear handbrake slight imbalance advise inspection

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Underbody undersealed obscuring brake / fuel pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2016 75,145 miles

Emissions not tested Due to broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Broken rear box centre pipe unsupported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box to centre pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Both rear shock absorbers powdered / missted with oil

Rear handbrake slight imbalance advise inspection

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Underbody undersealed obscuring brake / fuel pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,456 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,554 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 29,554 miles

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

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

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

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 EYM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EYM, 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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BK51 EYM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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