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LB51 BMY

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,420 mi
Last recorded112,420 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 BMY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 112,415 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,920 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 96,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,065 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 69,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,151 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,420 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,618 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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LB51 BMY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB51 BMY, 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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LB51 BMY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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