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BX51 EUM

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,850 mi
Last recorded136,850 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EUM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 136,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine mil light on

exhaust system in poor condition and with slight leak centre box section , attention to rear section mounting outer rubber

heavy surface corrosion prescribed / none prescribed areas and suspension components

poor light output nearside/offside headlamps

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces

Fail 6 Jan 2021 136,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine mil light on

exhaust system in poor condition and with slight leak centre box section , attention to rear section mounting outer rubber

heavy surface corrosion prescribed / none prescribed areas and suspension components

poor light output nearside/offside headlamps

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 25 Jun 2019 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust system in poor condition with heat shields insecure

cover fitted to underside of engine bay , nearside/offside front upper strut bearings rough in operation

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components , most brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside front sill corroded to hole in none prescribed area

poor light outputs from nearside/offside head lamps

Fail 25 Jun 2019 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust system in poor condition with heat shields insecure

cover fitted to underside of engine bay , nearside/offside front upper strut bearings rough in operation

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components , most brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside front sill corroded to hole in none prescribed area

poor light outputs from nearside/offside head lamps

Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure , wear in front brake disc faces

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and suspension components/brake pipes

nearside/offside top front upper bearings becoming rough in operation

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure , wear in front brake disc faces

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and suspension components/brake pipes

nearside/offside top front upper bearings becoming rough in operation

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension spring mounting arms , covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nearside top strut bearing becoming rough , hand brake lever travel high

offside headlamp light output becoming poor , amber light on dash

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas , most brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2017 113,808 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension spring mounting arms , covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nearside top strut bearing becoming rough , hand brake lever travel high

offside headlamp light output becoming poor , amber light on dash

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas , most brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 105,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

exhaust rear heat shield insecure , surface corrosion in most brake pipes

front tyres wearing on edges

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components , warning light on dash

nearside/offside front top strut mountings/bearings becoming rough

noise from rear wheels when rotated(brake noise

offside headlamp light output becoming poor

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 6 Jul 2016 105,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

exhaust rear heat shield insecure , surface corrosion in most brake pipes

front tyres wearing on edges

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components , warning light on dash

nearside/offside front top strut mountings/bearings becoming rough

noise from rear wheels when rotated(brake noise

offside headlamp light output becoming poor

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 89,225 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,381 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,117 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,116 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,616 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,155 miles

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

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 EUM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUM, 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 EUM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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