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Y212 CAV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,563 mi
Last recorded196,563 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 CAV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 196,563 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED / BAD OIL LEAK / O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES BAD

Fail 5 Apr 2016 196,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

BABY SEAT FITTED / BAD OIL LEAK / O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES BAD

Pass 7 Apr 2015 189,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 189,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 181,386 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 181,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 173,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 173,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 166,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 155,541 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 143,537 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 130,379 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 130,379 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 104,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 86,365 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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Y212 CAV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y212 CAV, 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 Y212 CAV registered?

Y212 CAV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y212 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 CAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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