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Y488 LEL

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,198 mi
Last recorded99,198 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 LEL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,198 miles

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

front no plate damaged

slight blow rear exhaust and in poor condition

slight play in offside inner track rod

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,695 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,695 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,978 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,519 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,168 miles

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

Rear exhaust box poor

Fail 20 Mar 2012 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,121 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,829 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 67,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,676 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSSION

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,676 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSSION

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,295 miles

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,911 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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Y488 LEL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y488 LEL, 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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Y488 LEL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y488 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 LEL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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