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Y598 RDC

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,670 mi
Last recorded156,670 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 156,670 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 156,664 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 153,756 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 153,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 137,140 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 114,845 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 114,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 111,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 106,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,238 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 102,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 97,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,500 miles

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)

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 RDC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RDC, 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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Y598 RDC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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