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Y201 SDM

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,743 mi
Last recorded135,743 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 SDM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 135,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 133,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3-4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Note;- General corrosion on underside of vehicle suspension components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note;- REAR wiper inoperative?

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 123,835 miles

Battery leaking Negative terminal (4.13 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note;- ALTERNATOR warning lamp ON?

Note;- REAR wiper inoperative?

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring retaining pan (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring retaining pan (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

exhaust bock box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer box corroded/flaking.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 84,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer box corroded/flaking.

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,889 miles

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

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

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

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer box outter casing corroded & flaking away.

Note;- crack in nearside area of rear bumper.

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer box outter casing corroded & flaking away.

Note;- crack in nearside area of rear bumper.

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,808 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on minimum

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,808 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on minimum

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,865 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,768 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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Y201 SDM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y201 SDM, 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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Y201 SDM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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