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Y408 RDK

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,120 mi
Last recorded73,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 RDK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,289 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 62,289 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wheel brgs noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,334 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

centre stop light hanging loose

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,801 miles

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

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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Y408 RDK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y408 RDK, 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 Y408 RDK registered?

Y408 RDK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y408 RDK safe to buy?

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