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Y639 BBA

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 BBA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,489 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,489 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 118,131 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all indicators slighty discoloured

exhaust slighty corroded

nearside front tyre has been run flat

Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,013 miles

parking brake reserve travel is limited

Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake reserve travel is limited

Fail 17 Mar 2011 100,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,974 miles

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

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

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

long travel on parking brake, not to full extent

pad wear warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

different size tyres on front to tyres on rear

long travel on parking brake, not to full extent

n/s/r tyre perished

pad wear warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,230 miles

both sides front bottom arm rearmost rubber bushes deteriorating

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes and both sides front brake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both sides front bottom arm rearmost rubber bushes deteriorating

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes and both sides front brake pipes

Fail 9 Aug 2006 59,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y639 BBA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Y639 BBA, 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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Y639 BBA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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