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BP51 FYB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,808 mi
Last recorded124,808 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,808 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 124,808 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 118,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 112,560 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage contacting shock absorber

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake efficiency poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 112,378 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Captive nut snapped at rear of seat base (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage contacting shock absorber

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake efficiency poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 108,031 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 107,981 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 100,334 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,773 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)

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

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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 85,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,534 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 51,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 48,102 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,377 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 36,373 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,547 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 FYB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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