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BU51 YGK

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 71,575 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 71,575 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 71,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 70,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 69,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 68,191 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 68,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 66,581 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 64,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 62,862 miles

under trays fitted not allown full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,484 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2005 26,700 miles

front disc pads getting low

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 YGK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU51 YGK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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