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Y162 JHB

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 JHB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,407 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 51,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 50,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,403 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 48,403 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,378 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,885 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 41,885 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,895 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Traction control warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,317 miles

both rear wishbones corroded///rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,065 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,490 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 25,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 22,597 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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Y162 JHB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y162 JHB, 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 Y162 JHB registered?

Y162 JHB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y162 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y162 JHB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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