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Y294 BPA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 BPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 120,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

no plate light lenses missing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 111,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

no plate light lenses missing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,918 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inneredge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,896 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inneredge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jan 2012 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,316 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 83,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,377 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 66,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,968 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 60,933 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,420 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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Y294 BPA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y294 BPA, 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 Y294 BPA registered?

Y294 BPA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y294 BPA safe to buy?

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