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Y657 KNW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,142 mi
Last recorded118,142 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 KNW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,142 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 118,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre inner & outer edge bold

Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,306 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 106,236 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,153 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 85,153 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 85,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,000 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 81,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,401 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 80,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,806 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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Y657 KNW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y657 KNW, 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 Y657 KNW registered?

Y657 KNW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y657 KNW safe to buy?

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