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BU51 OOB

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,429 mi
Last recorded72,429 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OOB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,429 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,428 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,430 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,240 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 62,185 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,243 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 OOB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc 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 OOB, 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 OOB registered?

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

Is BU51 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OOB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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