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BX51 CLF

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,955 mi
Last recorded145,955 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CLF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 145,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 144,054 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 141,113 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,038 miles

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

engine man light on

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 134,818 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wear / play in steering rack assembly

Pass 6 Oct 2011 134,818 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wear / play in steering rack assembly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 130,256 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

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

Slight pay in off side steering track rod.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

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

Slight pay in off side steering track rod.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,360 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 122,360 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 113,960 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 104,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 92,949 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 CLF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CLF, 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 CLF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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