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ML51 BXP

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,907 mi
Last recorded220,907 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BXP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 220,907 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to excess (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear shock absorber pistons corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2016 218,966 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber piston tops corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 195,020 miles

Rear Silencer corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2014 175,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 28 Aug 2013 151,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 145,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 138,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 130,453 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 124,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 117,629 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2007 110,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack o/s/f

Pass 28 Sep 2006 105,670 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 97,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 97,665 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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ML51 BXP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ML51 BXP, 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 ML51 BXP registered?

ML51 BXP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is ML51 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 BXP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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