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Y587 KAG

2001 Rover 75

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,996 mi
Last recorded191,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 KAG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 191,996 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 191,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 184,207 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 184,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 176,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 165,837 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear wheel alignment requires checking

Fail 11 Aug 2010 165,770 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 154,977 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 154,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 145,351 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 145,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 133,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 121,876 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 121,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 107,494 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode [n/s & o/s] †frony tyres 2.5mm

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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Y587 KAG is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y587 KAG, 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 Y587 KAG registered?

Y587 KAG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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