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Y235 UON

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 UON
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

tank straps rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2014 92,419 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

tank straps rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,591 miles

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

n /s rear coil spring fractured still sat in mounting

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,201 miles

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

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,541 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,803 miles

slight play in top suspension bush

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,550 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,538 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,451 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 57,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,621 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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Y235 UON is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y235 UON, 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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Y235 UON is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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