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RY51 BHW

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,328 mi
Last recorded107,328 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BHW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,106 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,975 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,660 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,537 miles

Nearside 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 18 Jun 2015 64,536 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on edges.

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

offside front tyre 3mm.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

small chips too front screen.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,327 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

both front wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front brake disc corroded on edge.

nearside front headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

small chips to front screen.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

both front wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front brake disc corroded on edge.

nearside front headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

small chips to front screen.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,006 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded on edge.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deterioated.

nearside front brake disc corroded on edge.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,063 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 47,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 44,307 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,258 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,706 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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RY51 BHW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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