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Y259 TOV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,826 mi
Last recorded133,826 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 TOV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 127,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 118,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,976 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 113,976 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,017 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 99,095 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 90,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,303 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 May 2008 71,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 71,641 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 59,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,455 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 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TOV, 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 Y259 TOV registered?

Y259 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y259 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 TOV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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