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Y685 XOG

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,794 mi
Last recorded37,794 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 XOG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 37,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever has long travel but not excessive

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 23 Jun 2022 34,361 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inside arch at connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever has long travel but not excessive

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes either slightly corroded or covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel but not considered excessive.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various items stuck to the screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing slightly - product on screen? (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 33,209 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes either slightly corroded or covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel but not considered excessive.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various items stuck to the screen

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing slightly - product on screen? (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,400 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 30,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,077 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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Y685 XOG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y685 XOG, 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 Y685 XOG registered?

Y685 XOG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y685 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y685 XOG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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