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Y508 WJW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 WJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 122,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 114,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 114,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 108,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 108,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 108,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 108,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 108,608 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 108,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 108,139 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 101,557 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 101,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 95,396 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 95,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 87,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 71,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 60,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,008 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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Y508 WJW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y508 WJW, 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 Y508 WJW registered?

Y508 WJW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y508 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 WJW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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