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Y154 KDW

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,683 mi
Last recorded138,683 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 KDW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 138,683 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front flexi hose insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2017 138,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage subframe all corroded (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 133,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage subframe all corroded (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 129,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,527 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,001 miles

Both tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 123,997 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both tank straps corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 119,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,919 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 112,892 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,144 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 63,144 miles

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

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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Y154 KDW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y154 KDW, 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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Y154 KDW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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