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Y149 ODY

2001 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,846 mi
Last recorded215,846 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 ODY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 215,846 miles

O/s/r tyre worn uneven & low on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 191,877 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 191,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 167,566 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 146,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,644 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,644 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,168 miles

fuel tank area damp

handbrake lever travel

n/s rear tyre chaffed on sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,207 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 80,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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Y149 ODY is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y149 ODY, 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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Y149 ODY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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