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Y598 BKJ

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,267 mi
Last recorded153,267 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 BKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 153,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,026 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 151,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 147,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 143,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 139,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 133,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 128,281 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 128,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,617 miles

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

Offside rear coil spring broken but function not impaired

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Apr 2009 78,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,818 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,888 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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Y598 BKJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y598 BKJ, 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 Y598 BKJ registered?

Y598 BKJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y598 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 BKJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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