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BU51 ZXS

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,030 mi
Last recorded51,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZXS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,030 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 51,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,403 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 49,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 47,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 43,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,513 miles

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

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

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 ZXS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXS, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 ZXS?

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What year was BU51 ZXS registered?

BU51 ZXS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is BU51 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZXS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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