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BU51 ZXB

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 82,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn bad on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,426 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,392 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 60,392 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,336 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,286 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 47,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,566 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 38,566 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,483 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,458 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE OR HAVE BEEN OVER INFLATED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,781 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 ZXB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

BU51 ZXB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is BU51 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZXB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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