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BU51 YGL

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,176 mi
Last recorded50,176 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YGL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 50,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 50,071 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,944 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 49,930 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,254 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,854 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 48,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,431 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 47,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,103 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nsf (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush osf (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,024 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 31,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake sensor wire broken

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal slight clicking

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,359 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 17,295 miles

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

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 YGL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

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

Is BU51 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 YGL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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