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Y257 PRP

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 PRP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 82,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,110 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 77,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,194 miles

cant see front inner brake pads

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre edge worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,538 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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Y257 PRP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y257 PRP, 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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What year was Y257 PRP registered?

Y257 PRP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y257 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 PRP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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