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Y705 KFG

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,889 mi
Last recorded126,889 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 KFG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 126,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,014 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 116,179 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 116,179 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 114,981 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor area (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,399 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

offside fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,399 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

offside fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,844 miles

both rear upper suspension arms starting to corrode

nearside front and rear tyres on 3mnm tread

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,657 miles

both rear upper suspension arms starting to corrode

nearside front and rear tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,986 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,857 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,812 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 81,811 miles

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

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

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 12 Nov 2008 78,509 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 78,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,089 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm tread on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,878 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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 KFG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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