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BU51 OOC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 122,930 miles

both front leg top bearings stiff

Fail 1 May 2014 122,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front leg top bearings stiff

Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,329 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 115,327 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 110,938 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

o/s n/s strut top bearings rough

Pass 31 May 2011 107,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 107,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 105,417 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 105,415 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s n/s front strut top bearing rough

Fail 13 Jun 2009 95,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 95,172 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 82,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 72,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,025 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 59,751 miles

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

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

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 OOC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

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

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