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Y594 MRX

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY594 MRX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 141,461 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 135,285 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 135,285 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,505 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 126,505 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 115,692 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 115,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 105,455 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,911 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 92,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water damage to rear plate

Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alot of travel on parking brake lever

water damage to rear plate

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,182 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

alot of travel on handbrake

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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Y594 MRX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y594 MRX, 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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Y594 MRX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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