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Y605 KBB

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,962 mi
Last recorded211,962 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 KBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 211,962 miles

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

Offside Front sill is coroded and has a hole

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 211,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front sill is coroded and has a hole

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 211,957 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 100 o/s 60 front 370 rear 240 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front sill corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 211,952 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open and check many components (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 30 o/s 20 front 370 rear 210 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front sill corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 204,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 204,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking n/s/ steering rack (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulder close to ply

Pass 5 May 2015 194,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 183,868 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 183,868 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 171,770 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 171,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 159,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 143,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

very slight play on o/s/f inner track rod

Fail 16 Apr 2011 143,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

very slight play on o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 6 May 2010 129,639 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 125,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 117,153 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

advise nsf slight roughness in top bearing

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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Y605 KBB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y605 KBB, 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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Y605 KBB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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