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Y114 LYA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,764 mi
Last recorded151,764 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 LYA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 151,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front and rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use but ok in rbt

Pass 12 Jan 2011 149,422 miles

exhaust front manifold slight gas leak

front suspension arm rear bushes slight play and deterioration

long handbrake travel

offside front and nearside rear tyres edges worn and close to limit

rear exhaust heavily corroded and support strap corroded

slight oil leak contaminating steering components

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 12 Jan 2011 149,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust front manifold slight gas leak

front suspension arm rear bushes slight play and deterioration

long handbrake travel

offside front and nearside rear tyres edges worn and close to limit

rear exhaust heavily corroded and support strap corroded

slight oil leak contaminating steering components

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 31 Dec 2009 131,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 110,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,208 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,532 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 60,532 miles

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

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

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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Y114 LYA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y114 LYA, 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 Y114 LYA registered?

Y114 LYA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y114 LYA safe to buy?

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