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BN51 DKX

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,101 mi
Last recorded193,101 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 DKX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 193,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 184,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 178,765 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 17,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 170,452 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 170,450 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tank strap badly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 166,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 161,809 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 161,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 153,861 miles

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

corrosion and wear on rear discs

Fail 30 Dec 2010 153,861 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion and wear on rear discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 146,143 miles

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

N/S washer jet inoperative

Slight plat o/s of steering rack

Surface corrosion o/s rear brake discs

Fail 22 Dec 2009 146,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S washer jet inoperative

Slight plat o/s of steering rack

Surface corrosion o/s rear brake discs

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine under tray insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2008 136,218 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2008 136,218 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2007 128,892 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

RECOMEND ADJUST HAND BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

Pass 20 Dec 2007 128,892 miles

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

RECOMEND ADJUST HAND BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,557 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 113,557 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 96,864 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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BN51 DKX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN51 DKX, 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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BN51 DKX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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