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BX51 BXS

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,168 mi
Last recorded53,168 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,168 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 53,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,835 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,731 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,487 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2010 16,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,108 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 BXS 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 90.9%.

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 BXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 BXS registered?

BX51 BXS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is BX51 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 BXS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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