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Y148 TGO

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 TGO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,965 miles

Engine undertray loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 98,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine undertray loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,297 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,295 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,897 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 87,949 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 87,934 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,165 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,362 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 70,302 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)

Fail 27 May 2011 65,694 miles

Drivers side front ABS wheel senser wiring insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 65,694 miles

Drivers side front ABS wheel senser wiring insecure

Fail 18 May 2010 61,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 61,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,849 miles

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,145 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,392 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 35,198 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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Y148 TGO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y148 TGO, 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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Y148 TGO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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