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Y229 UDO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,672 mi
Last recorded119,672 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 UDO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2019 119,672 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 119,646 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,580 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,178 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,362 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 93,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 88,429 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 88,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 70,131 miles

Rear section of exhaust silencer is heavily corroded may require replacing soon

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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Y229 UDO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y229 UDO, 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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Y229 UDO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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