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Y227 HNU

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 HNU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear void (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 75,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 74,381 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 74,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 73,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,763 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,763 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 52,456 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,879 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 28,326 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2006 28,326 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y227 HNU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y227 HNU, 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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Y227 HNU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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