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Y232 VKJ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,440 mi
Last recorded94,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 VKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,440 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,298 miles

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

child seat locked into nearside rear seat belt buckle.

front brake pads wearing low.

offside front brake pad warning lamp wire disconnected.

offside front indicator colour deteriating.

Fail 20 Jun 2015 86,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

child seat locked into nearside rear seat belt buckle.

front brake pads wearing low.

offside front brake pad warning lamp wire disconnected.

offside front indicator colour deteriating.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,296 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,135 miles

offside rear rubber jacking pad missing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 73,032 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded and bent - fouling part of chassis

Offside rear rubber jacking pad missing

Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,936 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,894 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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Y232 VKJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y232 VKJ, 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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Y232 VKJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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