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Y153 MBD

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 MBD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,724 miles

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

n/s/r tyre craking on side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 6 Dec 2010 90,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre craking on side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,752 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 68,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 50,657 miles

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

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

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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Y153 MBD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y153 MBD, 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 Y153 MBD registered?

Y153 MBD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y153 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 MBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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