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Y161 RJB

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 RJB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 118,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

n/s steering rack boot damp

rear number plate cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

n/s steering rack boot damp

rear number plate cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,235 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

hand brake travel very high

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,225 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres on 3mm

hand brake travel very high

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,816 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

The front to rear brake pipes are deteriating/rusty.

The near side front brake pipe onto the flexi is rusting.

The near side rear tyre tread is thin on the edges/2mm.

The off side front brake pipe onto the flexi is rusting.

The off side rear tyre tread is thinning on the edges/3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

The near side rear tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

The off side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

The off side rear tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

There is a crack in the off side rear indicator lens.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,790 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,825 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,909 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,430 miles

Nearside 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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Y161 RJB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y161 RJB, 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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Y161 RJB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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