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X766 RYS

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,345 mi
Last recorded157,345 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX766 RYS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 157,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,507 miles

slight corrosion on all brake flexy hose ferrules

Fail 27 Nov 2013 123,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on all brake flexy hose ferrules

Fail 14 Jun 2013 123,495 miles

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

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2012 123,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 123,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 121,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in front steering/suspension mechanism

Pass 2 Apr 2010 110,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 61,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,090 miles

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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X766 RYS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X766 RYS, 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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X766 RYS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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