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Y222 SYD

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,650 mi
Last recorded102,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 SYD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,650 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,520 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,569 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 88,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,035 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 81,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,698 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 71,411 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 71,411 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 65,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,154 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 42,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 41,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y222 SYD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y222 SYD, 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 Y222 SYD registered?

Y222 SYD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y222 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y222 SYD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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