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BU51 PFJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,492 mi
Last recorded58,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,492 miles

eml on

near side rear seal damaged

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up

Fail 16 Dec 2021 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp misted (4.1.2 (c))

eml on

near side seal damaged

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 58,404 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper damage

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,307 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 56,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,845 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 48,343 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,008 miles

o/s/front tyre outerwall scuffed

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,808 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,386 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 PFJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

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

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