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Y217 FCL

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,588 mi
Last recorded122,588 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 FCL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,588 miles

exhausht rubbers deteriating

n/s/f seat belt needs help to return

springs corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2013 122,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhausht rubbers deteriating

n/s/f seat belt needs help to return

springs corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2012 117,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,194 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 68,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,518 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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Y217 FCL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y217 FCL, 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 Y217 FCL registered?

Y217 FCL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y217 FCL safe to buy?

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