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Y162 TOC

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,539 mi
Last recorded150,539 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 TOC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 150,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber mounting split and no longer supporting exhaust

Fail 12 Apr 2016 150,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber mounting split and no longer supporting exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2015 141,445 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak - header tank area

lower engine stabiliser mount bush deteriorated causing engine to rock

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear suspension upper arms and subframe corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2014 141,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front top strut bearings slightly rough

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicator switch deteriorating (when indicating right)

nearside and offside front top strut mounts sticking

Fail 9 Aug 2013 129,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicator switch deteriorating (when indicating right)

nearside and offside front top strut mounts sticking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,631 miles

child seats fitted to nsr and osr

Fail 9 Aug 2012 119,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted to nsr and osr

Pass 11 Aug 2011 114,820 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f link arm ball joint gaitors split

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber bearings worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 108,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 98,548 miles

Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 87,923 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,583 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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Y162 TOC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y162 TOC, 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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Y162 TOC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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