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Y502 VOF

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,448 mi
Last recorded140,448 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 VOF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,448 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2019 140,367 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,779 miles

OS/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT + REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 3 Jul 2018 123,779 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OS/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT + REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,317 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads appear thin inners difficult to see

Nearside headlamp dip beam image poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 111,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads appear thin inners difficult to see

Nearside headlamp dip beam image poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,616 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 106,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,919 miles

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

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

corrosion present on rear section of exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 75,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,672 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,672 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 56,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 56,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 50,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 50,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 45,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,182 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 40,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 33,673 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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Y502 VOF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y502 VOF, 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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What year was Y502 VOF registered?

Y502 VOF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y502 VOF safe to buy?

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