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BX51 DWJ

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,939 mi
Last recorded122,939 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DWJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack end has movement

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,340 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2012 51,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,653 miles

o/s steering arm has slight play in ball joint

rear exhaust outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 26,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 DWJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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