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Y157 MJX

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,430 mi
Last recorded161,430 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 MJX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 161,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 161,428 miles

Emissions not tested SERVICE HISTORY UNKNOWN (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced DIPPED BEAM (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced DIPPED BEAM (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BRACKETS DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 153,140 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 153,140 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking ENGINE BAY (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 149,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 146,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 139,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 132,790 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 132,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,230 miles

advised steering arms

Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,582 miles

rear back box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 106,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,750 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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Y157 MJX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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