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BU51 YWN

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,523 mi
Last recorded65,523 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,332 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

genral surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,506 miles

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

front antiroll bar joints rubber covers split

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,629 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,095 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,058 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,654 miles

h/brake has little travel in reserve

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 YWN is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

BU51 YWN is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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