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Y173 MBW

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,272 mi
Last recorded61,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 MBW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,679 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,549 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 47,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s front tyre near limit on outter edge but has 2.5mm in centre

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 15 May 2013 47,256 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 47,256 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 47,111 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)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 46,228 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 May 2010 45,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 42,823 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 6 May 2009 42,823 miles

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

Coolant leak

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 16 May 2008 40,250 miles

rear section of exhaust in poor condition !!.

Pass 21 May 2007 37,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,250 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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Y173 MBW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y173 MBW, 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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Y173 MBW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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