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Y601 YGJ

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,524 mi
Last recorded117,524 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 YGJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,524 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 107,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,944 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Front tyres worn very low on edges. 195/65r15h

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

O/S/F fog light inop

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear trailing arm and link bushes perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 98,944 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All brake discs corroded and worn

Front tyres worn very low on edges. 195/65r15h

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

O/S/F fog light inop

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear trailing arm and link bushes perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Traction control light illuminated

Fail 9 Jun 2015 92,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front undertray loose

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front undertray loose

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,162 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,161 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,456 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Rear wishbones rusty.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Rear wishbones rusty.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,679 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,248 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 32,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,275 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)

water in o\s\r light unit

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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Y601 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y601 YGJ, 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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Y601 YGJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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