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BX51 AXO

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,228 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 79,216 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension arms showing corrosion

exhaust back box in poor condition

front subframe showing corrosion

slight play in offside front wishbone inner ball joint

unable to asses offside front brake pipe due to grease being applied

Fail 5 Feb 2014 76,027 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension arms showing corrosion

brake pad warning lamp on

engine undertray insecure

exhaust back box in poor condition

front subframe showing corrosion

slight play in offside front wishbone inner ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,052 miles

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

rear exhaust corried

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,331 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,943 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 58,943 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,785 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,674 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 47,674 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,342 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 AXO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AXO, 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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What year was BX51 AXO registered?

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

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