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BK51 ZFP

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,483 mi
Last recorded126,483 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,483 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

exhaust heatshield inscure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating at rear

exhaust heatshield inscure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,961 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 121,956 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,688 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 118,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brakes have slight bind.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,818 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has shallow cut on outer sidewall.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 105,063 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has shallow cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 89,850 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,727 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 78,727 miles

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

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 ZFP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BK51 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

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

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