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BT51 XWV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,995 mi
Last recorded153,995 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 153,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild insurcure

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 153,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild insurcure

fuel tank straps corroded

drivers drive shaft bracket loose

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight images detriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 135,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 120,466 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 114,615 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 114,611 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 107,695 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 98,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,284 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,191 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 82,025 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,362 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 XWV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWV, 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 BT51 XWV registered?

BT51 XWV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BT51 XWV safe to buy?

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