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Y327 JFJ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,420 mi
Last recorded111,420 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 JFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 111,420 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 111,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,549 miles

Front inner tie rod slightly play

Fail 27 Feb 2016 110,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front inner tie rod slightly play

Pass 10 Jan 2015 103,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 94,648 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2013 94,648 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,716 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 81,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 74,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,905 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 68,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,391 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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Y327 JFJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y327 JFJ, 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 Y327 JFJ registered?

Y327 JFJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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