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Y533 TOL

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

31,434 mi
Last recorded31,434 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 TOL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,434 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 31,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault OSF has a new lead. (1.6 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,277 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 31,276 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,696 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil seating Arms corroded quite heavily. In general due to being stood. (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and corrosion from being stood. (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 29,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, some dulling. Suspect bulbs fitted incorrectly. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Anti roll bar link fouls strut bracket on full suspension drop. (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil seating Arms corroded quite heavily. In general due to being stood. (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and corrosion from being stood. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,231 miles

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion

exhaust system becoming heavily corroded

hand brake travel becoming slightly high

head light lens slightly fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

underside / components showing general corrosion

underside trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,231 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked / perished between treads 215 / 55 / 16 v (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion

exhaust system becoming heavily corroded

hand brake travel becoming slightly high

head light lens slightly fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

underside / components showing general corrosion

underside trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 18 Jun 2015 29,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre treads cracks

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 12 Jun 2014 29,045 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre treads cracks

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 28,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 20,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamps not in a clean condition slightly affecting beam image

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has small cut in tread

rear exhaust system corroded

slight inner sidewall damage offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,187 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamps not in a clean condition slightly affecting beam image

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has small cut in tread

rear exhaust system corroded

slight inner sidewall damage offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 26,903 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,049 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 212,049 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 21,249 miles

Nearside Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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Y533 TOL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y533 TOL, 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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Y533 TOL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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