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BX51 EVK

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EVK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,627 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 90,626 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,144 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 86,142 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,987 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,522 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

exhaust system: strap on rear box corroded and split but adequately supported at time of inspection

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,813 miles

nsr tyre 3mm on outer edge

rear exhaust strap repaired

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,303 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded temp repair

Fail 6 Aug 2013 33,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust strap corroded temp repair

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,326 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded /temp support fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,251 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,938 miles

offside/rear tyre worn down to 3mm... †nearside/front tyre cut close to the outer sidewall..... not showing cords at time of test..

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 19,458 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 EVK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

BX51 EVK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BX51 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 EVK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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