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Y4 SBF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 SBF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 129,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 128,988 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 128,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2021 122,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 121,899 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 112,238 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 102,810 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 100,646 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 100,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2017 95,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2016 93,528 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 91,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering rack damp

Fail 20 May 2014 87,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering rack damp

Pass 9 May 2013 83,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms rear bushes are cracking which is allowing some movement

brake pedal rubber is worn

engine undershielding is damaged

front number plate is cracked

fuel tank appears to have a stain from a possible diesel leak that may be coming from the fuel filler rubber hose

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Fail 9 May 2013 83,528 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms rear bushes are cracking which is allowing some movement

brake pedal rubber is worn

engine undershielding is damaged

front number plate is cracked

fuel tank appears to have a stain from a possible diesel leak that may be coming from the fuel filler rubber hose

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are cracking

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are cracking

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Pass 10 May 2011 74,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,681 miles

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 65,623 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on egde

handbrake travel high

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 12 May 2009 65,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on egde

handbrake travel high

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 May 2008 59,292 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 May 2008 59,292 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 May 2007 49,936 miles

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

slight damage to brake pedal rubber.

Pass 24 May 2006 42,692 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 42,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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Y4 SBF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y4 SBF, 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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Y4 SBF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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