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BU51 YUA

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,212 mi
Last recorded105,212 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YUA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

brake pad wear indicator illuminated(no obvious defects seen during test)

exhaust rearbox corroded

front anti roll bar slightly corroded

offside and nearside tyres(front) worn @ outer edges

Fail 28 Oct 2013 105,210 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

brake pad wear indicator illuminated(no obvious defects seen during test)

exhaust rearbox corroded

front anti roll bar slightly corroded

offside and nearside tyres(front) worn @ outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 100,231 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear box of exhaust is coroaded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,352 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 90,351 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 75,925 miles

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

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Edges

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Slight Play In Offside Steering Rack Arm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,408 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,408 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,957 miles

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

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 YUA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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