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Y118 BTH

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 BTH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 115,212 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 115,069 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,385 miles

indicator switch wont secure in the upright position

Fail 6 Feb 2012 108,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

indicator switch wont secure in the upright position

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,875 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

indicator stalk slightly faulty

Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

indicator stalk slightly faulty

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,062 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,523 miles

hand-brake excessive travel

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,651 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y118 BTH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y118 BTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y118 BTH registered?

Y118 BTH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y118 BTH safe to buy?

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