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Y116 CSG

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,871 mi
Last recorded149,871 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 CSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 149,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion over chassis and suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,876 miles

Exhaust Backbox Skin Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Oct 2018 147,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,117 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall. no cords showing

oil leak from engine

rear shocks seeping

Pass 8 Oct 2016 144,603 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack Inner Arm (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 144,603 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack Inner Arm (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Number Plate Lamp (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 143,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 142,398 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f slightly rough wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 141,057 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 141,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 137,984 miles

play at o/s/f ball joint

rear silencer corroded

travel at handbrake

Fail 26 Nov 2010 137,965 miles

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

play at o/s/f ball joint

rear silencer corroded

travel at handbrake

Pass 25 Nov 2009 133,412 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 133,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

travel at handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2008 129,318 miles

n/s screen chipped

play at o/s steering rack arm

rear ex clamp corroded

travel at handbrake

Fail 25 Nov 2008 129,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s screen chipped

n/s/f tyre cut at outer edge

play at o/s steering rack arm

rear ex clamp corroded

travel at handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2007 122,219 miles

travel at handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2006 116,068 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 116,068 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear heatshield insecure

travel at handbrake

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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Y116 CSG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y116 CSG, 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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Y116 CSG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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