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Y482 LUA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

230,220 mi
Last recorded230,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 LUA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 230,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front fog lights not working

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on edges

paking brake efficiency just met

Fail 15 Jul 2015 229,925 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

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

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

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

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

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 216,486 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

bottom engine cover cracked and slightly loose

front and rear indicators slightiy discoloured

front fog lights not working

Pass 3 Jul 2013 200,689 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 200,683 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 183,696 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 183,696 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 165,323 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD ARM O/S

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 165,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

HEATSHIELD ABOVE REAR SILENCER CORRODED & INSECURE

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND O/S REAR FLOOR GROMMET

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD ARM O/S

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 156,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 150,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 141,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 141,572 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 125,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 113,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 95,850 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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Y482 LUA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y482 LUA, 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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Y482 LUA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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