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BK51 ZFM

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZFM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 161,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 161,288 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 156,510 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 141,685 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 131,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes croed

Pass 18 Nov 2009 124,854 miles

front and rear number plates slightly de-laminated

Pass 26 Nov 2008 117,252 miles

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

alternator belt frayed

Fail 20 Nov 2008 117,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

alternator belt frayed

Pass 28 Sep 2007 108,377 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 108,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 94,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,911 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre †dampness round fuel tank

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 ZFM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZFM, 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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What year was BK51 ZFM registered?

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

Is BK51 ZFM safe to buy?

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