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BU51 OPA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,538 mi
Last recorded41,538 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,041 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 40,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,444 miles

engine undertray obsecuring some componants

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

undertray insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

undertray insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,638 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,119 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low outside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,166 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 OPA 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 80%.

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 OPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 OPA registered?

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

Is BU51 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OPA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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