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BL51 EJG

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,731 mi
Last recorded187,731 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EJG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 187,731 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 181,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 181,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 170,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 158,250 miles

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 158,249 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 149,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2011 149,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2010 145,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 133,848 miles

front and rear brakes are worn

Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,991 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 121,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 109,478 miles

both reg plates are starting to fade

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

slight play in front suspension arms

Pass 9 Jan 2006 95,543 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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BL51 EJG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL51 EJG, 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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BL51 EJG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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