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Y422 MGU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 MGU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres pereshing and cracking in tread

front suspension low

Fail 15 Dec 2016 108,472 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage trim on wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres pereshing and cracking in tread

front suspension low

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

n/s/f wingdamaged

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 18 Dec 2015 106,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

n/s/f wingdamaged

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

oil cooler pipes at front damp

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,364 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,667 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil cooler pipes at front damp

Fail 6 Dec 2012 101,667 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil cooler pipes at front damp

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,276 miles

Brake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 98,276 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering Rack has slight noise - has no Play !.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering Rack has slight noise - has no Play !.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 92,412 miles

both bottom ball joints have play

n\s\f indicator colour fading

Fail 9 Dec 2009 92,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both bottom ball joints have play

n\s\f indicator colour fading

Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,958 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,958 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,857 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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Y422 MGU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y422 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 Y422 MGU registered?

Y422 MGU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y422 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y422 MGU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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