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BU51 YLS

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2012 102,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 102,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 97,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 96,513 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 87,911 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 87,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 77,689 miles

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

park brake travel

Fail 8 May 2009 19,397 miles

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

park brake travel

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

Pass 30 May 2008 70,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YLS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

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

Is BU51 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 YLS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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