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Y414 YGJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,800 mi
Last recorded150,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 YGJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 150,800 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges but shoulders of tyres are raised up

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

N/S Wiperblade slightly smearing

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

O/S/F Wheel bent on outer rim

O/S/R inner rim slightly bent

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 150,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges but shoulders of tyres are raised up

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

N/S Wiperblade slightly smearing

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

O/S/F Wheel bent on outer rim

O/S/R inner rim slightly bent

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 144,460 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 144,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 137,662 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 137,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 121,313 miles

nearside front anti roll-bar link arm gaiter split

offside rear door does not open

powersteering belt perished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 115,904 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 112,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 104,692 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 104,642 miles

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

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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Y414 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y414 YGJ, 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 Y414 YGJ registered?

Y414 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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