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Y658 EEC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 EEC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 95,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,976 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,240 miles

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

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

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

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)

air bag not on

Fail 26 Sep 2017 108,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,352 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake warning light on dash

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake warning light on dash

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,687 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,687 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,076 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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Y658 EEC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y658 EEC, 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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Y658 EEC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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