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Y158 TGV

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,161 mi
Last recorded73,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 TGV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 73,161 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both and have no pattern for dip (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened where spring sits on top has a big hole corroded through it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened here spring sits on top has a big hole corroded through it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth @ limit (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

earth wire needs bolting back on to o/s engine mount as just sitting on th inner wing

positive battery clamp a little loose

side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,006 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 71,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 67,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 67,472 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both plastic headlamp lenses weathered

Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 65,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes coated with grease

o/s/f wishbone inner ball joint slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal antislip rubber slight wear

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal antislip rubber slight wear

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,096 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,174 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,773 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,774 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 29,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,316 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 28,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,430 miles

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

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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Y158 TGV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y158 TGV, 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 Y158 TGV registered?

Y158 TGV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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