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Y654 HFM

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,218 mi
Last recorded64,218 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 HFM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,218 miles

radiator fan catching

Fail 12 Mar 2024 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

radiator insecure, fan catching

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,623 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,482 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 63,479 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 150,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 76,099 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,095 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 76,095 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,885 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,873 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,873 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013
Fail 16 Sep 2013 6,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,716 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,705 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 62,236 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 55,061 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,050 miles

vehicle has had new brake pipes fitted to rear....these are bare metal and could corrode with time

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,226 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2006 31,921 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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Y654 HFM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y654 HFM, 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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What year was Y654 HFM registered?

Y654 HFM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y654 HFM safe to buy?

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