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Y243 TOV

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 TOV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

stone chips to front screen

niose from front and rear brakes in r.b.t

Fail 9 Jan 2009 93,100 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

stone chips to front screen

niose from front and rear brakes in r.b.t

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,142 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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Y243 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y243 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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Y243 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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