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Y285 WNS

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,137 mi
Last recorded57,137 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 WNS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,137 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,811 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear silencer box detiorated

Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear silencer box detiorated

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,012 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 34,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 25,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 25,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2005 25,044 miles

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

offside rear door not opening from out side

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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Y285 WNS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y285 WNS, 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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Y285 WNS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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