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Y698 PLA

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 PLA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 117,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 117,105 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 109,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,976 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 93,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,542 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,870 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,774 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,035 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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Y698 PLA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y698 PLA, 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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Y698 PLA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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