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BP51 EXB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,891 mi
Last recorded228,891 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 EXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 228,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 223,953 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 223,933 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 218,069 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 218,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 214,606 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate slightly deterioted

n/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2013 207,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bars & worn on outer edges

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 192,999 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

underside of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 11 Feb 2012 151,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 106,367 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 106,365 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 97,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,821 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 87,987 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

HAMDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,813 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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BP51 EXB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 EXB, 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 BP51 EXB registered?

BP51 EXB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is BP51 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 EXB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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