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Y518 BKK

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,698 mi
Last recorded69,698 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 BKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,698 miles

Rear box outer skin rusty & cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 69,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear box outer skin rusty & cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,824 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust very rusty

front strut top mounts slight noise

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2018 42,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover trays front

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

surface corrosion underneath car

Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover trays front

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,298 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension corroded

both dip headlamps on upper limit

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,662 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 37,662 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 31,415 miles

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,932 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,918 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,466 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,118 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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Y518 BKK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y518 BKK, 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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Y518 BKK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y518 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 BKK shows 18 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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