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X461 DYB

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,211 mi
Last recorded125,211 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 DYB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 125,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to flexysLIMIT (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r bad (3.5.1i)

o/s/f back plate corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2017 125,211 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to flexysLIMIT (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r bad (3.5.1i)

o/s/f back plate corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,179 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel + only 17% (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion front subframe + tank straps

corrosion o/s/f back plate

Fail 19 Feb 2016 116,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded washer (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded washer (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel + only 17% (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion front subframe + tank straps

corrosion o/s/f back plate

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,817 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres bald edge

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,817 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres bald edge

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

Pass 23 May 2014 100,566 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

corrosion rear subframe washers

movement lower arm rear bushes

screen damage

Fail 21 May 2014 100,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

corrosion rear subframe washers

movement lower arm rear bushes

screen damage

Pass 7 May 2013 102,408 miles

Both rear brake pipes becoming rusty

nearside front brake pipe becoming rusty

Fail 7 May 2013 93,712 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes becoming rusty

nearside front brake pipe becoming rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,592 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 87,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side front brake hose ferrells rusty

near side front suspension strut top bearing rough on lock to lock

off side rear lower suspension arm rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 9 May 2011 82,093 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 77,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,858 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 57,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,107 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 36,107 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X461 DYB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X461 DYB, 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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X461 DYB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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