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Y401 TOV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,574 mi
Last recorded101,574 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 TOV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,574 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 101,094 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 97,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 92,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 90,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,953 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system rear back box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside front lover suspension arm void bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front steering rack shows play to its inner joint

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,134 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriated

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,022 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,147 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,723 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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Y401 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 Y401 TOV, 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 Y401 TOV registered?

Y401 TOV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y401 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 TOV 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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