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Y208 TLH

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,736 mi
Last recorded112,736 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 TLH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,736 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,325 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,233 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,317 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,937 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes are corroded cant fully assess due to mounting clips

Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes are corroded cant fully assess due to mounting clips

Fail 16 Aug 2012 73,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished

power steering fluid reservoir is damp

rear metal brake pipes are corroded at the clips could not assess fully

Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished

power steering fluid reservoir is damp

rear metal brake pipes are corroded at the clips could not assess fully

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,508 miles

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

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

front number plate is deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,179 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 57,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,347 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 50,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006
Fail 22 May 2006

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 May 2005 33,771 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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Y208 TLH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y208 TLH, 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 Y208 TLH registered?

Y208 TLH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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