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Y523 VJW

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 VJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 107,366 miles

o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 107,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,048 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel slightly high

indicator switch sticky

pws hoses damp

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,977 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel slightly high

indicator switch sticky

pws hoses damp

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,957 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

both mirror glasses held in with selotape

corrosion in exhaust system

slight blow from exhaust front section

Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

both mirror glasses held in with selotape

corrosion in exhaust system

slight blow from exhaust front section

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,440 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 99,440 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,834 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,311 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,927 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 62,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,655 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,714 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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Y523 VJW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y523 VJW, 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 Y523 VJW registered?

Y523 VJW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y523 VJW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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