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Y579 GHU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 GHU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s sill panel

n/s wiper has small tear

rear tyres wearing of on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2017 94,163 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s sill panel

n/s wiper has small tear

rear tyres wearing of on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,898 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal,condition unknown

damage to nearside outer sill

front bushes perished,cracking and starting to displace,advise renewing asap!

movement in rear seat backrest,advise rechecking

nearside wiper rubber splitting

rear wishbones corroded

weep from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,537 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,564 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal worn slightly smooth on edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2014 70,564 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal worn slightly smooth on edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,954 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,954 miles

Nearside 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)

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

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn in the center

o/s/f tyre worn in the center

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,973 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak

Dent in n/s/r body outer lower seal

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

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

Srs warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,458 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,164 miles

Airbag light on

Play in steering colunm adjustment mechinism (side to side).

Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 3,705 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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Y579 GHU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y579 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y579 GHU registered?

Y579 GHU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y579 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y579 GHU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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