MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate cracked
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn smooth on egde
handbrake travel high
wipers slightly smeary
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
Both rear tyres getting low on edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Both rear tyres getting low on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight damage to brake pedal rubber.
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?
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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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