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X226 UUA

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,306 mi
Last recorded113,306 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 UUA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 113,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,998 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 109,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 107,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,214 miles

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

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

advise colour of both front posistion lights

advise handbrake performance only just reaches min requirement of 17percent, as min limit is 16 percent.

advise n s handbrake squeal when applying lever

Fail 27 Mar 2013 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

advise colour of both front posistion lights

advise handbrake performance only just reaches min requirement of 17percent, as min limit is 16 percent.

advise n s handbrake squeal when applying lever

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 103,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,227 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 94,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 94,970 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,079 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,352 miles

corrosion to all brake pipes

wear to all 4 tyres

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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X226 UUA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X226 UUA, 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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What year was X226 UUA registered?

X226 UUA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X226 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 UUA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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