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BU51 ZKX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint inner ball joint on lower wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two chips within test limits in zone A (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint inner ball joint on lower wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two chips within test limits in zone A (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone inner ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone inner ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,745 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,505 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,931 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,145 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,005 miles

Offside 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 ZKX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU51 ZKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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