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RY51 BJO

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,090 mi
Last recorded78,090 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF & NSF. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF, NSR & OSR. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF & NSF. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF, NSR & OSR. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,811 miles

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

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

under tray broke

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,787 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

under tray broke

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,849 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing lower on raised edge

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing lower on raised edge

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,129 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front wheelarch liner loose

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front wheelarch liner loose

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,755 miles

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

brake pipes showing slight corrosion

rear numberplate showing deterioration

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,556 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2013 60,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,066 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,919 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

h/brake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,788 miles

h/brake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,010 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 BJO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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