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Y697 JVX

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

146,003 mi
Last recorded146,003 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 JVX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 146,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 145,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill around jacking point/trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipes under floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 145,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missinf (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 136,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 136,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2017 123,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,966 miles

all metal brake pipes front and rear corroded

both headlight patterns weak

both repeater lamps slight white

nearside front anti roll bar link boots starting to perish

nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush very worn and perishing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and cuts in side wall (195/65/15)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all metal brake pipes front and rear corroded

both headlight patterns weak

both repeater lamps slight white

nearside front anti roll bar link boots starting to perish

nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush very worn and perishing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and cuts in side wall (195/65/15)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear metal brake pipes very corroded

front brake pads 80% worn

fuel tank support straps corroded

offside front tyre bald on outer edge but still within limits (195/65/15)

offside front window inop

rear fog warning light display very worn but still shows a light ok at time of test

washer jets semi blocked but still hitting screen

Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear metal brake pipes very corroded

front brake pads 80% worn

fuel tank support straps corroded

offside front tyre bald on outer edge but still within limits (195/65/15)

offside front window inop

rear fog warning light display very worn but still shows a light ok at time of test

washer jets semi blocked but still hitting screen

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,101 miles

Both front wishbone's rear mounting bushes slightly worn/perrishing.

Both side/wing indicator colourings fading.

Clutch pedal heavy.

Dash display faulty.

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge & has cuts in sidewall just within limits at time of test - Recommend replaced (195/65x15).

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Slight damage to O/S body sill.

Suspect slight dampness around brake pedal.

Various interior trims insicure/missing.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,031 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wishbone's rear mounting bushes slightly worn/perrishing.

Both side/wing indicator colourings fading.

Clutch pedal heavy.

Dash display faulty.

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge & has cuts in sidewall just within limits at time of test - Recommend replaced (195/65x15).

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Slight damage to O/S body sill.

Suspect slight dampness around brake pedal.

Various interior trims insicure/missing.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,097 miles

Clutch pedal heavy.

Dash display faulty.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush worn/perrished but just within limits at time of test.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S body sill slightly dammaged.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Signs of dampness around brake pedal.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 85% worn.

Various interior trims insicure missing.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal heavy.

Dash display faulty.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush worn/perrished but just within limits at time of test.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S body sill slightly dammaged.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Signs of dampness around brake pedal.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 85% worn.

Various interior trims insicure missing.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,112 miles

Clutch sharp & pedal heavy.

Exhaust emissions close to limits.

Front number plate cracked & broken but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush worn but just within limits for M.O.T.

N/S/R door trim insicure.

O/S body sill slightly damaged.

O/S/R door not opening from outside.

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Slight corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Clutch sharp & pedal heavy.

Exhaust emissions close to limits.

Front number plate cracked & broken but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush worn but just within limits for M.O.T.

N/S/R door trim insicure.

O/S body sill slightly damaged.

O/S/R door not opening from outside.

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Slight corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,757 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 78,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,723 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,799 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 68,799 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 59,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,936 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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Y697 JVX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 Y697 JVX, 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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Y697 JVX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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