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BU51 ZZC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,454 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,068 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,880 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,115 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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 9 Nov 2012 72,143 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,223 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 62,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,874 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 56,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,338 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 30,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZZC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

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

Is BU51 ZZC safe to buy?

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