2001 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · BF51 ZGP
2001 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 242,408 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1951cc
BF51 ZGP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2017
- 242,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BF51 ZGP Mileage History
- 08/08/2006136,583 mi
- 03/09/2007148,862 mi+12,279 mi
- 28/08/2008158,540 mi+9,678 mi
- 03/09/2008158,540 mi
- 11/09/2009166,586 mi+8,046 mi
- 31/08/2010172,587 mi+6,001 mi
- 13/09/2011182,003 mi+9,416 mi
- 15/09/2011182,003 mi
- 14/09/2012187,600 mi+5,597 mi
- 20/09/2012187,610 mi+10 mi
- 19/09/2013196,426 mi+8,816 mi
- 17/07/2014196,488 mi+62 mi
- 17/07/2014196,488 mi
- 17/07/2015214,801 mi+18,313 mi
- 12/07/2016231,007 mi+16,206 mi
- 15/07/2016231,168 mi+161 mi
- 14/07/2017242,408 mi+11,240 mi
- 14/07/2017242,408 mi
Average of roughly 9,680 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
BF51 ZGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 75 (BF51 ZGP) between August 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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