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Y251 OHC

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 OHC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,375 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyres are worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside rear brake pipes are corroding (as marked)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front and nearside front tyres are worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside rear brake pipes are corroding (as marked)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,025 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n.s.f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,638 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,412 miles

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 11 Jul 2009 75,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,527 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y251 OHC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y251 OHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y251 OHC registered?

Y251 OHC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y251 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 OHC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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