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BU51 YTX

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,501 mi
Last recorded60,501 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread will need replacing soon (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

rear exhaust box badly corroded

service light on

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,474 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure abs looms need refitting to their mounting (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread will need replacing soon (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

rear exhaust box badly corroded

service light on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,469 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,039 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,309 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,309 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2010 48,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,269 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,761 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 38,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes split

near side rear tyre getting low on outer edge

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 YTX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

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

Is BU51 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 YTX shows 13 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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