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BU51 ZHF

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,442 mi
Last recorded57,442 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZHF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 57,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 57,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyers wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2013 53,486 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyers wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,642 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,642 miles

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

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

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,514 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 ZHF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

BU51 ZHF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is BU51 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZHF 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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