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BU51 ONP

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ONP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,391 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 102,391 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,051 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,039 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,251 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,223 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,174 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 ONP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

BU51 ONP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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