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BU51 YGD

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YGD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm inner ball joint has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 83,488 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upper (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 79,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 70,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,402 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 58,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,597 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,487 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,711 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 31,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,194 miles

advise rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 4 Oct 2005 21,673 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 21,673 miles

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

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

nearside rear door will not open from out side corectly

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 YGD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YGD, 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 YGD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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