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Y256 TOC

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,248 mi
Last recorded106,248 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 TOC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,248 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 106,247 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to body floor (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front lamps misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp out

alternator belt perrished

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,131 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both rears flashing white (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to body floor (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front lamps misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp out

alternator belt perrished

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,828 miles

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,032 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,769 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,769 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,165 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 62,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,034 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 57,034 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,309 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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Y256 TOC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y256 TOC, 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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Y256 TOC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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