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Y183 RGV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,361 mi
Last recorded115,361 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 RGV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 115,361 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges 195/65/15

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,472 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT SLIGHTLY STIFF

EML ON

Fail 1 Oct 2015 110,433 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

eml on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,420 miles

check history of cam belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,380 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,380 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,029 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,458 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight judder front brakes

Fail 11 Oct 2011 92,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight judder front brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,070 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,987 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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Y183 RGV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y183 RGV, 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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Y183 RGV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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