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Y239 RLA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,576 mi
Last recorded72,576 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 RLA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,686 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,686 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,986 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,852 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light is on

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,333 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,324 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

**STRONG ADVISE** nearside steering arm has play in the inner ball joint

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light is on

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop link boots split with slight play in ball joints

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,197 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,516 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,931 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,931 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,202 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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Y239 RLA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y239 RLA, 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 Y239 RLA registered?

Y239 RLA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y239 RLA safe to buy?

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