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BU51 OCY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OCY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

surface corrosion throughout chassis and suspension components.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,512 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,087 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,491 miles

front and rear pads low

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 OCY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU51 OCY, 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 OCY registered?

BU51 OCY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is BU51 OCY safe to buy?

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