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Y165 NBT

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,920 mi
Last recorded184,920 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 NBT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 184,920 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 184,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 165,534 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 165,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 157,435 miles

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

front / rear number plates faded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

slight play detected in n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

Fail 25 Jul 2012 157,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

front / rear number plates faded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

slight play detected in n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

Pass 20 May 2011 149,294 miles

damage to o/s/r bumper

exhaust heat shield insecure

front / rear number plate lettering faded

handbrake travel high

o/s washer jet weak

o/s/r brake pipe not located correctly / slight damage from fouling lower arm

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

slight play detected in n/s track rod end

Fail 20 May 2011 149,294 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/r bumper

exhaust heat shield insecure

front / rear number plate lettering faded

handbrake travel high

o/s washer jet weak

o/s/r brake pipe not located correctly / slight damage from fouling lower arm

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

slight play detected in n/s track rod end

Pass 20 May 2010 142,271 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 140,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 133,345 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 133,345 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 124,994 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 124,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 113,655 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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Y165 NBT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y165 NBT, 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 Y165 NBT registered?

Y165 NBT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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