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K155 UOY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 UOY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s central brake pipe corroding .......

Fail 13 Nov 2025 99,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s central brake pipe corroding .......

Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,375 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

resonance noise heard when parking brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

resonance noise heard when parking brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,145 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 97,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,301 miles

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

advanced corrosion exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,818 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,492 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced corrosion exhaust system

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 May 2012 95,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,672 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 94,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,048 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 80,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 61,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 52,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K155 UOY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K155 UOY, 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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K155 UOY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is K155 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 UOY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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