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Y421 MGU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,207 mi
Last recorded160,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 MGU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 160,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 160,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 160,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 155,101 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 148,456 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 144,936 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 140,233 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 140,229 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 132,774 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 132,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 125,256 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 125,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 101,421 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2011 89,609 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,194 miles

nsr steel rim / others alloys - all brake discs have started to rust - nsf tyre just legal - needs attn soon - exh back box is rusted not blowing yet -

Fail 5 Mar 2010 75,194 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr steel rim / others alloys - all brake discs have started to rust - nsf tyre just legal - needs attn soon - exh back box is rusted not blowing yet -

Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,461 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,608 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,607 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,844 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 31,771 miles

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

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

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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Y421 MGU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y421 MGU, 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 Y421 MGU registered?

Y421 MGU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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