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Y228 NNM

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

202,067 mi
Last recorded202,067 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 NNM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 202,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in walls and tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 202,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre flat also cracking in walls and tread

offside front tyre low tread also cracking to walls and tread

offside rear tyre low tread also cracking to walls and tread

Pass 17 Jun 2014 198,310 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2014 198,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 193,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Temperature gauge reading above vehicles normal operating temperature

Fail 12 Jun 2013 193,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Temperature gauge reading above vehicles normal operating temperature

Pass 13 Jun 2012 187,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 187,478 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2011 178,549 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake poor on nearside

off side front tyre feathering

Pass 14 May 2011 178,549 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake poor on nearside

off side front tyre feathering

Fail 28 May 2010 155,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 155,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 143,308 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 143,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 128,462 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 115,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 103,046 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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Y228 NNM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NNM, 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 NNM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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