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BU51 OCZ

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,406 mi
Last recorded157,406 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OCZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 157,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 157,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 134,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 127,397 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 127,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 117,548 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 117,548 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,944 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 97,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 87,905 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,229 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 49,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,896 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 OCZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

BU51 OCZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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