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BU51 YGJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,163 mi
Last recorded71,163 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 71,071 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal heavily worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal heavily worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 53,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside & nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Washers slightly mis aligned

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,316 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 25,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,112 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,120 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 14,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,016 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 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

BU51 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BU51 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 YGJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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