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BX51 DFP

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,822 mi
Last recorded114,822 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DFP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,822 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,987 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 113,987 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,780 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 109,328 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 109,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,722 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 104,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 90,912 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,176 miles

exhaust corroded

rear light clusters loose but not insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,349 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 DFP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

BX51 DFP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is BX51 DFP safe to buy?

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