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Y566 WFL

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,961 mi
Last recorded51,961 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 WFL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,961 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,243 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,421 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,084 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on shoulders

Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres cracked on shoulders

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,850 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust mounting rubber split.

rear outer sills corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,719 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,632 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,368 miles

early corrosion to o/s outer sill.

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,052 miles

nail and screw in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,323 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,847 miles

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

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)

nail in tyre

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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Y566 WFL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y566 WFL, 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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Y566 WFL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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