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Y262 EFX

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,208 mi
Last recorded168,208 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 EFX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 168,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 164,405 miles

battery light on dash

bulb out light on dash

exhaust corroded

front brake pads very low needs attention

large stone chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement ion o/s/f steering arm

Fail 15 Feb 2013 164,405 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

battery light on dash

bulb out light on dash

exhaust corroded

front brake pads very low needs attention

large stone chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement ion o/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2012 151,899 miles

battery light on dash

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit on outer edge needs attention

stone chip in windscreen close to limit

Fail 14 Feb 2012 151,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery light on dash

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit on outer edge needs attention

stone chip in windscreen close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2010 142,523 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 142,022 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 128,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 115,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2008 115,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,993 miles

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

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

front tyres worn

Pass 27 Dec 2006 80,507 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre tread, worn on outer edge.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 80,507 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre tread, worn on outer edge.

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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Y262 EFX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y262 EFX, 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 Y262 EFX registered?

Y262 EFX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y262 EFX safe to buy?

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