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Y516 FEC

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,870 mi
Last recorded48,870 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 FEC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming unclear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming unclear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 34,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming unclear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming unclear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,563 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 34,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear running to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe running to n/s/r (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,425 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 17,340 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,085 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 16,055 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,061 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 10,061 miles

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

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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Y516 FEC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y516 FEC, 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 Y516 FEC registered?

Y516 FEC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y516 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 FEC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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