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BX51 AEF

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,492 mi
Last recorded137,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AEF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 137,492 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 137,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,859 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 115,382 miles

chip to screen zone 'A'

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside main brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,316 miles

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

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

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

condition of front number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2009 87,965 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,965 miles

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,923 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and borderline

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and borderline

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 54,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r door not unlocking and not able to open door with out opening from the inside

Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BX51 AEF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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