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Y482 XJB

2001 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 XJB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 131,167 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2011 131,167 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 126,195 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2009 105,613 miles

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,248 miles

front pads starting to wear low

rear box rusty and poor

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,176 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,486 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

rear pads wearing low

surface rust on exhaust

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 XJB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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