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Y259 DTH

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,166 mi
Last recorded140,166 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 DTH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down Locking Device Not Working Correctly (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 137,198 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 137,188 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 132,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 129,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,362 miles

Central bracket 2 bolts missing 1 lose

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,439 miles

Offside tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,724 miles

adv tank strap rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv tank strap rusted

Fail 14 Mar 2014 111,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv tank strap rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2013 107,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,126 miles

Undershield fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,985 miles

Under shield fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 99,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under shield fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 80,430 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 60,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 57,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,565 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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Y259 DTH is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y259 DTH, 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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Y259 DTH is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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