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BU51 OBA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OBA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear side lights / tail lights offset

Fail 31 Jan 2023 113,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear side lights / tail lights offset

Pass 7 Feb 2022 110,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 10 Feb 2021 106,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,742 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 103,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,944 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 87,944 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mtg defective and slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,364 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 69,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 66,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,849 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,262 miles

bonnet catch faulty

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,409 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,060 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,845 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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BU51 OBA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU51 OBA, 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 BU51 OBA registered?

BU51 OBA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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