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RY51 BHU

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,922 mi
Last recorded155,922 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BHU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 155,922 miles

nearside front tyre worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 155,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 150,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pipes slightly rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 150,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pipes slightly rusty

n/s/r pads low

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 145,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear box outer skin perforated...

Fail 29 Jun 2011 139,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 139,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 134,700 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

engine under shield fitted

play in inner steering rack joints

play in upper steering column

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2010 134,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

engine under shield fitted

play in inner steering rack joints

play in upper steering column

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2009 118,506 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 118,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 113,180 miles

handbrake high

Fail 10 Oct 2008 113,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake high

Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 98,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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RY51 BHU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RY51 BHU, 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 RY51 BHU registered?

RY51 BHU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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