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Y126 VSD

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,737 mi
Last recorded83,737 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 VSD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,737 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 78,278 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

hand brake travel

o/s/r door won;t open

underside surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,923 miles

hand brake travel

o/s/r door won't from outside/poss handle

rear tyres uneven tread wear/edges

Fail 27 Oct 2006 68,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

hand brake travel

o/s/r door won't from outside/poss handle

rear tyres uneven tread wear/edges

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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Y126 VSD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y126 VSD, 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 Y126 VSD registered?

Y126 VSD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y126 VSD safe to buy?

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