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Y248 PFH

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 PFH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,460 miles

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

Rear sidelights in different positions

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,579 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,044 miles

Advise nearside front tyre is worn on the edge Advise offside rear tyre is worn on the edge Advise nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,822 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 58,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 45,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,206 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,886 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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Y248 PFH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y248 PFH, 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 PFH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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