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Y629 KPU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 KPU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 91,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,387 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,240 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,754 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,751 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,762 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

general engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,846 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 65,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,004 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 43,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,705 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 34,705 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,945 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,244 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,244 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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Y629 KPU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 Y629 KPU, 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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Y629 KPU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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