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Y281 YKK

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 YKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 129,277 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 112,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 102,636 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 102,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 94,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 94,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 84,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 73,844 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 65,730 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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Y281 YKK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y281 YKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y281 YKK registered?

Y281 YKK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y281 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y281 YKK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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