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BU51 PDY

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,235 mi
Last recorded112,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PDY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,235 miles

o/s/f and n/s.f bottom arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 96,114 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE

ENGINE OIL LOW

REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jul 2008 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE

ENGINE OIL LOW

REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2007 84,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,142 miles

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

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 PDY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

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

Is BU51 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PDY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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