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BX51 BZM

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,567 mi
Last recorded100,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BZM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 100,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 100,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,669 miles

corrosion evident on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,661 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 97,657 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 95,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Slightly low effort to offside rear parking brake on roller brake test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2015 92,673 miles

Aftermarket parts fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking 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

Pass 6 May 2014 88,989 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 84,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriated on sidewalls

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 22 May 2013 84,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriated on sidewalls

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 14 May 2012 81,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,236 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,723 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,217 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 70,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 42,555 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 BZM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZM, 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 BZM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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