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Y143 VOJ

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 VOJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 137,200 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 118,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 118,908 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 105,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 105,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,546 miles

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

brake pad sensing wire faulty

Fail 3 Dec 2007 100,530 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 90,942 miles

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

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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Y143 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y143 VOJ, 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 Y143 VOJ registered?

Y143 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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