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Y596 MRX

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,446 mi
Last recorded141,446 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 MRX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 141,446 miles

rear brake pipes have been cleaned up and greased. appear ok but may be pitted.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 141,446 miles

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

rear brake pipes have been cleaned up and greased. appear ok but may be pitted.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 141,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 141,436 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 141,435 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 140,199 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 140,195 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 137,661 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 137,661 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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Y596 MRX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y596 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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What year was Y596 MRX registered?

Y596 MRX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y596 MRX safe to buy?

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