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Y203 SPX

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 SPX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,588 miles

Corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,465 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,441 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Unable to access the seatbelt buckle clasp. (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp beam images weak due to clouded lenses.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,269 miles

Exhaust knocking on floor

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,066 miles

General corrosion to front hubs and calipers

Park lever travel high (close to limits)

Plastic liners covers and trays making full examination difficult

Service wear to front brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2013 54,984 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and n/s close to limits

General corrosion to front hubs and calipers

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

Park lever travel high (close to limits)

Plastic liners covers and trays making full examination difficult

Service wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,026 miles

Chips on windscreen

Multi line number plates

Park lever travel high

Poor connection to o/s/r number plate lamp

Rea silencer deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,026 miles

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

Chips on windscreen

Multi line number plates

Park lever travel high

Poor connection to o/s/r number plate lamp

Rea silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 35,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,593 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 21,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,152 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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Y203 SPX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y203 SPX, 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 Y203 SPX registered?

Y203 SPX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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