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BX51 AEC

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,372 mi
Last recorded150,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AEC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,372 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 146,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S N/S (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 146,522 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S N/S (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 141,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 141,510 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 136,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jul 2014 136,179 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 127,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 117,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,383 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 86,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,822 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,549 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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BX51 AEC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX51 AEC, 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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BX51 AEC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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