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Y248 EEP

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,468 mi
Last recorded136,468 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 EEP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 136,468 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 136,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,297 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 122,504 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Front Both headlamps misted slightly

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drop link boot deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

general under body corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 14 May 2019 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded outer to flexible hose marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Front Both headlamps misted slightly

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drop link boot deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

general under body corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 5 May 2018 117,469 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 112,665 miles

different sized tyre's on each axle

exhaust corroded but not blowing

various brake pipes corroding

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front strut top mount seizing

Fail 9 May 2017 112,663 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre not repairable

Offside Front strut top mount seizing

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edges

different sized tyre's on each axle

exhaust corroded but not blowing

general corrosion

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 105,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge & cut in outer sidewall

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight smear front wipers

Fail 6 May 2016 105,464 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge & cut in outer sidewall

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight smear front wipers

Pass 12 May 2015 100,151 miles

corrosion to both front to rear and n/s/f brake pipe.

corrosion to front brake discs.

perishing to various suspension bushes.

Fail 12 May 2015 100,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both front to rear and n/s/f brake pipe.

corrosion to front brake discs.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges.

perishing to various suspension bushes.

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 17 May 2014 95,108 miles

chips in screen

front to rear brake pipes corroded borderline

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

rear discs corroding

rear wiper split

slight smear from front wipers

various pipes corroding

Fail 17 May 2014 95,108 miles

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

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

chips in screen

exhaust corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroded borderline

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

rear discs corroding

rear wiper split

slight smear from front wipers

tow bar fitted

various marks on body and alloys

various pipes corroding

Pass 18 May 2013 87,829 miles

lower arm bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in o/s/f track rod

play in steering arms

rear brake discs worn and corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2012 79,536 miles

kerb marks on alloys

o/s/f fog lamp trim missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 May 2012 79,536 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

engine under tray fitted

kerb marks on alloys

o/s/f fog lamp trim missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 71,262 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

corrosion to rear subframe

damage on alloy wheels

engine undertray fitted

exhaust system corroded

front suspension bushes splitting

front tyres wearing on edges

play in steering rack

rear brake discs worn and corroded

reasr exhaust system in poor condition

stonechip in windscreen

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 May 2011 71,262 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

damage on alloy wheels

engine undertray fitted

exhaust system corroded

front suspension bushes splitting

front tyres wearing on edges

play in steering rack

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

reasr exhaust system in poor condition

stonechip in windscreen

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 May 2010 62,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 56,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 49,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,301 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 41,292 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,793 miles

Nearside 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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Y248 EEP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y248 EEP, 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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Y248 EEP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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