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Y138 AOC

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 AOC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,180 miles

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

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

engine stabalizer worn

Fail 30 Aug 2012 133,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

engine stabalizer worn

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 117,321 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 117,321 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2010 101,084 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 101,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,922 miles

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

advise suspension knock heard no fault found

Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise suspension knock heard no fault found

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 36,675 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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Y138 AOC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y138 AOC, 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 Y138 AOC registered?

Y138 AOC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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