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BL51 SVE

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,159 mi
Last recorded143,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SVE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 143,159 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 137,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 131,300 miles

off side fornt brake pad wear warning wire is insecure

off side rear tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 123,661 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

off side wiper splitting

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 2 Feb 2011 123,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

off side wiper splitting

smell of diesel under bonnet

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 116,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,794 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 103,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 103,681 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,013 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 SVE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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