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BU51 OFM

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 100,723 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 100,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 96,398 miles

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

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

brake pedal "creeps" very slightly

off side hand-brake efficiency low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,690 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 91,690 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,328 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 17 May 2010 84,353 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,062 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 80,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,612 miles

rear tyres getting low †fuel tank damp †emissions on limits

Pass 1 Sep 2005 52,739 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 OFM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

BU51 OFM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is BU51 OFM safe to buy?

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