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BP51 FXL

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 FXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,713 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 66,713 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)

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,943 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracks in front tyres sidewalls

nearside front and offside front tyres cracking on sidewall

only just passed emissions test second time

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,943 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres cracking on sidewall

only just passed emissions test second time

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,944 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 53,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,152 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 46,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,934 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 41,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,151 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s wishbone rear bush

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,221 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 FXL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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