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X818 YCH

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,284 mi
Last recorded129,284 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 YCH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,727 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,004 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 125,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,636 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 117,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,886 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 109,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,759 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 102,759 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,808 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 87,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,569 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,982 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 66,654 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,163 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,304 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,355 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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X818 YCH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X818 YCH, 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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X818 YCH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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