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Y504 VGA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,855 mi
Last recorded179,855 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 VGA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 179,855 miles

slight play o/s/f anti roll link

Fail 26 Sep 2012 179,855 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play o/s/f anti roll link

Pass 5 Jul 2011 168,286 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 168,286 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 155,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 155,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 141,148 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 141,148 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 124,663 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,628 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 111,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2006 95,580 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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Y504 VGA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y504 VGA, 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 Y504 VGA registered?

Y504 VGA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y504 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 VGA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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