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Y518 HEO

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 HEO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 133,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 132,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ODB wouldn't connect. Smoke level wouldn't read (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 131,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 130,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,495 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipers to the rea (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 128,495 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipers to the rea (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,325 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake lines front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 126,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake lines front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 124,782 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 121,668 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Under Tray Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 May 2019 121,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Under Tray Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 May 2018 118,323 miles

Central Front Undertray & Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2018 118,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Rear Bolt Loose (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Central Front Undertray & Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 113,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 [percent (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2016 109,292 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 109,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 104,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 99,029 miles

Both front suspension top bearings slightly noisy

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 99,029 miles

Both front suspension top bearings slightly noisy

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 87,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,483 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,225 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 66,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2008 58,390 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2008 58,390 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 52,230 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 52,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2006 44,894 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 HEO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y518 HEO, 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 Y518 HEO registered?

Y518 HEO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y518 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 HEO shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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