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Y418 REE

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,522 mi
Last recorded87,522 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 REE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,522 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all frount ball joint boots ageing

cud not fully inspect rear springs

n/s frount strut top sticking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,661 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box detriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,589 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,922 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 20,221 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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Y418 REE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y418 REE, 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 Y418 REE registered?

Y418 REE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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