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Y217 PLB

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,367 mi
Last recorded99,367 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 PLB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,367 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 99,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2015 95,399 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 91,544 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 91,544 miles

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

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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 86,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,461 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 79,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,463 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 57,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,553 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 PLB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PLB, 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 PLB registered?

Y217 PLB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y217 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 PLB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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