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Y214 MBU

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,080 mi
Last recorded65,080 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 MBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,080 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,413 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,413 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,936 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,936 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)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,564 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,237 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,611 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 25,611 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,955 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 19,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,087 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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Y214 MBU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y214 MBU, 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 Y214 MBU registered?

Y214 MBU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y214 MBU safe to buy?

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