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Y459 LVT

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,509 mi
Last recorded172,509 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 LVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 172,509 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 172,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 167,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 154,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 133,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,758 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,159 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,159 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 52,341 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 38,401 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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Y459 LVT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y459 LVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y459 LVT registered?

Y459 LVT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y459 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 LVT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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