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Y537 EPR

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,178 mi
Last recorded63,178 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 EPR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,178 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,168 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 63,155 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,232 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel n/s handbrake low effort (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

exhaust centre heat sheld insecure

fluid leak...engine oil?

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,373 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2013 57,373 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,146 miles

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

os tail pipe crome trim inscure

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,146 miles

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

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

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

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

os tail pipe crome trim inscure

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,376 miles

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

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

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

rear bake discs worn / scored

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,242 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,290 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,142 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,478 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 23,478 miles

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

front washers poor

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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Y537 EPR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y537 EPR, 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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Y537 EPR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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