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Y137 EEX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,125 mi
Last recorded181,125 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 EEX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 181,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 181,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 171,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 163,836 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 163,835 miles

Indicator switch inoperative dose not stay on right turn signal (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 155,802 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 155,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 147,274 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 147,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 136,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres are worn down to 1.6mm on there outer edges

small amount of wear/play in steering rack ends

small corrosion hole in n/s/f outer sill near to jack point

Fail 29 Oct 2018 136,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres are worn down to 1.6mm on there outer edges

small amount of wear/play in steering rack ends

small corrosion hole in n/s/f outer sill near to jack point

Fail 25 Oct 2018 136,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 128,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 121,038 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust rubber split at cat

Pass 15 Nov 2014 117,013 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 116,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 93,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 87,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 71,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,794 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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Y137 EEX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y137 EEX, 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 Y137 EEX registered?

Y137 EEX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y137 EEX safe to buy?

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