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BT51 XUK

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,250 mi
Last recorded79,250 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XUK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 79,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,150 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

front brake discs rusted around edges

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,444 miles

corrosion top vehicles structure

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres starting to get close to wear indicators ,3.0mm

o/s/r outer sill + under sill corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear metal brake corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,504 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

small chip to windscreen in zone A

various brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,992 miles

both rear tyres

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2014 50,992 miles

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

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

both rear tyres

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,636 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 35,636 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,707 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,545 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,395 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 19,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,208 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 12,155 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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BT51 XUK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BT51 XUK, 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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BT51 XUK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BT51 XUK safe to buy?

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