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BU51 ZLE

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,183 mi
Last recorded58,183 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,835 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,301 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 72,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,156 miles

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,123 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 63,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,190 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyra has a cut in sidewall no cords ezposed

o/s tyre hsa acut inside wall no cords exposed

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,562 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,526 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,765 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 ZLE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

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

Is BU51 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZLE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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