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Y228 HNU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,962 mi
Last recorded128,962 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 HNU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,962 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

General underside corrosion, floor pan holed in various places and tank straps corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps do not produce a beam image cutoff (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

General underside corrosion, floor pan holed in various places and tank straps corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps do not produce a beam image cutoff (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,010 miles

Bothsides front Lower Wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fog lamp tell tale light slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2014 107,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Bothsides front Lower Wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Bothsides front Tyres worn low on edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fog lamp tell tale light slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,828 miles

air bag warning on

Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both no plates has honey come backgroung

heatshield insecure at rear

Fail 28 Sep 2011 84,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both no plates has honey come backgroung

heatshield insecure at rear

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,790 miles

Advise:front & rear no.plates have honeycomb background

Advise:o/s/f tyre sidewall slight buldge appearing

Advise:rear exhaust box outer casing baly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise:front & rear no.plates have honeycomb background

Advise:o/s/f tyre sidewall slight buldge appearing

Advise:rear exhaust box outer casing baly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,267 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 71,267 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,769 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 56,737 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Aug 2005 54,922 miles

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

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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Y228 HNU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y228 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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Y228 HNU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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