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BX51 AKN

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,049 mi
Last recorded81,049 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AKN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,049 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front indicator lamp broken

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm ,worn on outer edge. 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper blade split on end

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front indicator lens broken unable to tell if lamp will meet minimum standard for mot as indicator not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm ,worn on outer edge. 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper blade split on end

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror insecure ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner side (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,677 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside wiper blade split on end

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,535 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split on end

n/s/f indicator lamp broken

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,532 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split on end

n/s/f indicator lamp broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 75,356 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 71,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outside

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,896 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,893 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,636 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 41,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,329 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 31,329 miles

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

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 AKN is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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