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Y689 KJR

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,358 mi
Last recorded50,358 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 KJR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

corrosion on exhaust

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all brake calipers corroded

all suspension components corroded

corrosion on exhaust

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2021 50,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

all brake calipers corroded

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake calipers corroded

general under body corrosion

under trays

Fail 2 Oct 2020 50,245 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake calipers corroded

general under body corrosion

under trays

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on brake calipers

corrosion on exhjaust

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on brake calipers

corrosion on exhjaust

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,969 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all front and rear suspension corroded

front and rear brake calipers corroded

general underbody corrosion

main brake pipes covered in grease

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,742 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

both front calipers corroded

both rear calipers corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

main brake pipes covered in grease

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,439 miles

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

general under body corrosion

mail brake pipes covered in grease

petrol tank supports corroded

rear exhaust welded and corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,719 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer very corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,780 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,762 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 45,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,733 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 44,733 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 39,950 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,933 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 33,030 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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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Y689 KJR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y689 KJR, 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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Y689 KJR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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