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BU51 YTT

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,683 mi
Last recorded96,683 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YTT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,683 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,077 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Near Side significantly lower than offside, total 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 96,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point excessive corrosion and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Parking Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded and detached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Parking Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Near Side significantly lower than offside, total 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,278 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,010 miles

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

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 92,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,967 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,938 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

slight wear at near side inner steering arm.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,938 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

slight wear at near side inner steering arm.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,826 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 85,284 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

gaiter insecure on off side front shock absorber

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,284 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,684 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 80,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag light showing.

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,440 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,890 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 61,191 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 61,191 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,862 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,021 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 YTT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YTT, 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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What year was BU51 YTT registered?

BU51 YTT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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