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Y705 GWP

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 GWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,995 miles

Front and rear braking metal/rubber pipes and hoses showing age related, and quite bad corrosion/deterioration to their constructions

Front and rear suspension steel components, and rubber bushing , showing age related, but not excessive, corrosion/deterioration, to their constuctions

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,797 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 64,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,378 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,640 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,802 miles

both front steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,845 miles

N/S/Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,170 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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Y705 GWP is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y705 GWP, 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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Y705 GWP is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y705 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 GWP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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