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Y502 VSD

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

896,604 mi
Last recorded896,604 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 VSD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 896,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,220 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 85,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,099 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,217 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,930 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 36,928 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,970 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 17,970 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,836 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 VSD is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel 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 Y502 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

Y502 VSD is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y502 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y502 VSD 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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