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Y157 AEC

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 AEC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,537 miles

ABS wiring rubbing on wheel on full lock

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,790 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,540 miles

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 74,434 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,794 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

rear shock absorber top mountings partially split

Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,389 miles

ABS wireing insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,389 miles

ABS wireing insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,312 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,177 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 43,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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Y157 AEC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc 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 Y157 AEC, 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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Y157 AEC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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