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P666 BAB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,191 mi
Last recorded91,191 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 BAB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,191 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,818 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,357 miles

nsf bottom swivel boot split

Fail 26 Mar 2011 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nsf bottom swivel boot split

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,825 miles

n/s/r tyre lumpy

Fail 29 Mar 2010 72,825 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre lumpy

Fail 28 Mar 2009 67,489 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,932 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hand brake trqavel long,antislip rubber on brake pedal slight wear

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,364 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,268 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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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P666 BAB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P666 BAB, 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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P666 BAB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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