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Y271 AFV

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 AFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 97,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,155 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,150 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,304 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Fail 14 Oct 2020 90,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 83,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 82,127 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,902 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,584 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,258 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,386 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,714 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

under bonnet not checked fully due to plastic covers fitted

underside of car not checked fully due to plastic covers fitted

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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Y271 AFV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y271 AFV, 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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Y271 AFV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y271 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 AFV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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