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BU51 YGE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YGE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,586 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead at drain tubes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead at drain tubes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bulb failure warning light on

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 69,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead at drain tubes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead at drain tubes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bulb failure warning light on

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,580 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 69,566 miles

All tyres deteriorated and age cracked

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 69,566 miles

All tyres deteriorated and age cracked

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,578 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 66,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,460 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 53,784 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 53,784 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 39,363 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on out side edge

Pass 25 May 2006 21,069 miles

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

all the tyre's are cracking and could do with replacing

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 YGE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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