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Y56 AKL

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,432 mi
Last recorded114,432 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 AKL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 114,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 111,283 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 111,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 107,499 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre slight perishing on sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2008 104,115 miles

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

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,969 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 86,482 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 86,328 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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Y56 AKL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y56 AKL, 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 Y56 AKL registered?

Y56 AKL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y56 AKL safe to buy?

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