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Y492 KCJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,686 mi
Last recorded217,686 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 KCJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 217,686 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 212,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2017 207,278 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perished ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 207,277 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure retaining spring missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perished ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 201,166 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 193,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 186,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worne out side edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 186,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre worne out side edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 178,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front brake pipe cover with grease

o/s front tyre worne in side edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 170,334 miles

n/s o/s front brake pipes cover with grease

Pass 15 Jul 2011 162,728 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 151,197 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 151,197 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 140,918 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 140,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 130,502 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 119,311 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 108,318 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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Y492 KCJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y492 KCJ, 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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Y492 KCJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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