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BU51 YXN

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,518 mi
Last recorded140,518 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YXN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 140,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 134,434 miles

EMISSION ON LIMIT

EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION,

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, OS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO TREAD, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 20 Sep 2014 134,434 miles

EMISSION ON LIMIT

EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION,

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, OS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO TREAD, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 27 Jul 2013 125,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m.l light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,909 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 119,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 107,381 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 107,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,046 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 103,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,137 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 91,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 73,913 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 73,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 48,808 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 YXN is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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