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Y501 VJW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,735 mi
Last recorded117,735 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 VJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,735 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 105,636 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 105,635 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 84,932 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,201 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 77,177 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,684 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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Y501 VJW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y501 VJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y501 VJW registered?

Y501 VJW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y501 VJW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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