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Y231 NKU

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,541 mi
Last recorded110,541 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 NKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,464 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 103,464 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,706 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,086 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 100,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,888 miles

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

bonnet catch seizing up

both rear brake discs minor pitting

clutch pedal rubber pad worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 97,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

bonnet catch seizing up

both rear brake discs minor pitting

clutch pedal rubber pad worn

handbrake first 5 notches free travel

Fail 9 Jul 2010 97,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,750 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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Y231 NKU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y231 NKU, 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 Y231 NKU registered?

Y231 NKU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y231 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 NKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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