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BX51 APF

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 APF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,961 miles

headlight output slightly reduced

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,189 miles

Exhaust heat-shield insecure.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded: - recommend new.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 79,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat-shield insecure.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded: - recommend new.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,094 miles

centre exhaust heat-shield insecure.

exhaust system corroded.

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear : - keep in check/renew.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,836 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,593 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,657 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,650 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,317 miles

OSR shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,289 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,816 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 APF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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