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BU51 PGK

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,065 mi
Last recorded148,065 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 141,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 139,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 139,922 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 133,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 133,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 129,055 miles

off side rear tyre wearing low and slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Nov 2013 129,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

off side rear tyre wearing low and slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 96,716 miles

near side front tyre wearing low on outer edge but not to excess

slight play in off side front steering but not to excess

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 63,599 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 63,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,184 miles

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

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

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

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

car has engine and floor covers. unable to see certain testable items

rear bumper is missing

rear exhaust is distorted

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 PGK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

Is BU51 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PGK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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