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Y516 VOB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,587 mi
Last recorded63,587 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 VOB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 63,587 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 23 May 2024 63,400 miles

reverse lamps inoperative (switch )

Pass 24 May 2023 63,268 miles

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 24 May 2022 63,158 miles

all tyre`s under inflated

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,904 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 16 May 2019 62,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes in clips area`s (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 17 May 2018 62,524 miles

reverse lights inoprative

Fail 17 May 2018 62,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lights inoprative

Pass 16 May 2017 62,353 miles

Rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 62,138 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 62,138 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 61,689 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 61,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 60,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 58,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,570 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 18 May 2012 55,570 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 May 2011 51,643 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 11 May 2010 48,038 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 11 May 2010 48,038 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 22 May 2009 44,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outer edge worn to within 2mm

Pass 20 May 2008 39,611 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 39,597 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 34,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 22,790 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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Y516 VOB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

Y516 VOB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y516 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 VOB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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