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BL51 SRX

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SRX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 155,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 154,907 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 148,998 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 148,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 145,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,545 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 141,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 135,266 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,738 miles

3x high level brake light bulbs inop

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front springs

corrosion to fuel tank bracket

corrosion to rear suspension

damage to n/s sill

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to front discs

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 132,033 miles

air bag light stats on

Fail 27 Apr 2009 129,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 129,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,014 miles

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

Ns tyres close to legal limit in places

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 29 Aug 2008 120,014 miles

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

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

Ns tyres close to legal limit in places

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Sep 2007 104,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 104,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 88,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 SRX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL51 SRX, 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 BL51 SRX registered?

BL51 SRX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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