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Y231 TOV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,047 mi
Last recorded49,047 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 TOV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,420 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass broken

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,420 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass broken

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2014 44,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension bush(s) and cover(e) sligthly deteriorated

under vehicle all prescribed area suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,535 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

substantial surface corrosion present on brake pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside door mirror slightly insecure (movement at base of unit)

substantial surface corrosion present on brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,345 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 40,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,855 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,566 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,311 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 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y231 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

Y231 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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