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BU51 ZBZ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,685 mi
Last recorded120,685 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZBZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 120,685 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,313 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both number plates starting to delaminate.

nearside front ABS wire chaffed through.

nearside front indicator unit ,lens cracked.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 66,454 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,454 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,089 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 ZBZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

BU51 ZBZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BU51 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZBZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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