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Y218 ERB

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,310 mi
Last recorded49,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 ERB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 49,310 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n\s wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,310 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n\s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,560 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,912 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,817 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 34,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,898 miles

both rear indicator amber bulbs whitening

o/s/r door does not open from outside

Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,880 miles

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

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

both rear indicator amber bulbs whitening

o/s/r door does not open from outside

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,775 miles

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

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

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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Y218 ERB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y218 ERB, 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 Y218 ERB registered?

Y218 ERB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y218 ERB safe to buy?

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