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BU51 YDJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YDJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,989 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear doors will not open from inside or outside

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 90,989 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear doors will not open from inside or outside

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,609 miles

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Front wiperblades split.Unable to check operation correctly due to washers not working.

Nearside rear registration plate bulb had to be tapped to work.Then stayed on.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight free play detected in inner steering rack joints

Trim around front windscreen insecure

Unable to open offside rear door from inside the vehicle.

Unable to open rear doors from outside the vehicle.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 76,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Front wiperblades split.Unable to check operation correctly due to washers not working.

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

Nearside rear registration plate bulb had to be tapped to work.Then stayed on.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight free play detected in inner steering rack joints

Trim around front windscreen insecure

Unable to open offside rear door from inside the vehicle.

Unable to open rear doors from outside the vehicle.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 64,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,441 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 51,961 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

very little reserve travel on hand brake

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 YDJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

BU51 YDJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 YDJ safe to buy?

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