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Y141 KGX

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 KGX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,870 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 86,870 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,036 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,008 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,352 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,118 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,118 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 48,344 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 48,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2009 47,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 43,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside steering rack

small cuts & scuffing to both rear tyre walls

Fail 6 May 2008 43,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside steering rack

small cuts & scuffing to both rear tyre walls

Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,291 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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Y141 KGX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y141 KGX, 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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Y141 KGX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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