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BN51 XRT

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,072 mi
Last recorded140,072 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XRT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 140,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,196 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 137,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 135,577 miles

rear box outer skin

Fail 23 Jul 2013 135,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear box outer skin

Pass 20 Jul 2012 135,059 miles

r/box outer skin

Fail 19 Jul 2012 135,059 miles

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

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

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

r/box outer skin

Fail 9 Jun 2012 135,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear quarter panel/door and petrol flap damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 128,768 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. Rear exhaust corroded.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 128,764 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. Rear exhaust corroded.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,048 miles

Slight damage o/s/f seatbelt. Play in steering rack. Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 122,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight damage o/s/f seatbelt. Brake discs corroded all round. Play in steering rack. Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 116,299 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen slightly damaged in various places. Front and rear indicators starting to show white light.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 116,299 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen slightly damaged in various places. Front and rear indicators starting to show white light.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 108,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,237 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 XRT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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