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Y261 VEY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 VEY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower sub frame corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arm corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arm corroded but not holed yet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn also split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding wheel bearing could not be checked due to binding of the brake o/s/f (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn also split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,314 miles

N/S/R Calliper Slightly Siezed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Casing Corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 98,314 miles

N/S/R Calliper Slightly Siezed

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Casing Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,761 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,849 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,461 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 58,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,433 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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Y261 VEY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y261 VEY, 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 Y261 VEY registered?

Y261 VEY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y261 VEY safe to buy?

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