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Y686 LHB

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

64,746 mi
Last recorded64,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 LHB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 64,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,514 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all light corrosion! (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,385 miles

both door mirrors slightly insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both door mirrors slightly insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,041 miles

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

both wing mirrors dont lock in position but secure

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,739 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,739 miles

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,759 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,697 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,945 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,822 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 34,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 31,053 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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Y686 LHB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y686 LHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y686 LHB registered?

Y686 LHB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y686 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 LHB shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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