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Y616 ECK

2001 Rover 75

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 ECK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage boot slightly defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage boot slightly defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 61,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 56,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r sill has been repaired but still has structural rigidity (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm ball joint boots severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,704 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 53,678 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,071 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 51,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,319 miles

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 5 Mar 2018 36,319 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under shield (6.1.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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 31,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,985 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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Y616 ECK is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y616 ECK, 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 Y616 ECK registered?

Y616 ECK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y616 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y616 ECK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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