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BX51 DPY

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,013 mi
Last recorded169,013 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 169,013 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 169,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake warning light illuminated

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 162,121 miles

advise onfull set of flasher bulbs. keep eye on n/s/f&o/s/f & o/s/r tyres, further look at n/s/r foot brake

Pass 11 Mar 2009 159,887 miles

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)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

both front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

fuel tank support straps surface corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 152,507 miles

advice brake light on dash advice on fl;asher bulbs and look at foot brake and o/s/r hand brake advice on rear tyers an d keep eye on front tyers

Pass 25 Sep 2006 141,411 miles

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

n/s/r no plate light, slight corosionat front to rear metal brake pipes. slight oil leak at n/s/f strut, keep eye on front tyres, o/s & n/s/f wipers, look at o/s/r hand brake, o/s & n/s/r & n/s/ flasher bulbs

Pass 22 Oct 2005 13,405 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 DPY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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