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BX51 AMK

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AMK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 99,438 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Indicator switch faulty does not continuously operate on right hand (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour White light visible to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also provides little damping (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also provides little damping (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe around flexi (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to flexi hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner balljoint to chassis on lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe around flexi (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,840 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,257 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,697 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 71,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,915 miles

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

offside front and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 4 Feb 2011 65,915 miles

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,524 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 AMK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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