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BU51 PFV

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,134 mi
Last recorded103,134 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,134 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,426 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,696 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 PFV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

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

Is BU51 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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