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Y481 PVJ

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

175,683 mi
Last recorded175,683 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 PVJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 175,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 175,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion around underbody areas and to front and rear suspensioncomponents.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 173,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas n/s/r outer sills around jacking point filler present outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes and springs

Pass 9 Sep 2021 173,695 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas previous welding to outer sills

Fail 16 Aug 2021 173,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas previous welding to outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2020 169,282 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2019 167,474 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 166,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 166,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Under body / Suspension Corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,878 miles

Corrosion to body

Some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2016 159,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to body

Some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 152,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 152,814 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 146,205 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,103 miles

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

Engine under tray insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 139,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine under tray insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 130,532 miles

Brake Pipes greased

Fail 3 Aug 2012 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 119,714 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 119,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,922 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 107,849 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,988 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion front-rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 40,438 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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Y481 PVJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y481 PVJ, 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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Y481 PVJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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