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Y243 RLA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 RLA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 101,023 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both sides inner sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 24 May 2016 98,657 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 87,963 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 87,963 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 84,633 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 84,633 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 80,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 75,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 71,793 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F wiper blade slightly smear's windscreen

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 67,682 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake lamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2009 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front pads 1-3000 miles left

o/s/r brake lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2008 62,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,147 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 58,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Air bag light on.

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 54,011 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 54,011 miles

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

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

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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Y243 RLA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y243 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 Y243 RLA registered?

Y243 RLA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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