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BV51 AHG

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,304 mi
Last recorded73,304 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AHG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,233 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,211 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,211 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap about to snap/rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded outer skins holed

rear exhaust heat shield rattling /slightly loose/corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 55,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords piece of metal stuck in tyre ,cut into cords ,215x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad low warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,584 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 20,050 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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BV51 AHG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BV51 AHG, 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 BV51 AHG registered?

BV51 AHG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is BV51 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 AHG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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