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Y709 FJO

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,677 mi
Last recorded148,677 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 FJO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 148,677 miles

Leak from the steering rack.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Play in the steering.

Steering pipe is damaged.

Fail 7 May 2019 148,677 miles

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

Leak from the steering rack.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Play in the steering.

Steering pipe is damaged.

Pass 12 May 2018 143,184 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 136,231 miles

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

Offside Front tyre very low on tread

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 136,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre very low on tread

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,948 miles

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

Offside Front wiper split end

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 16 Apr 2016 127,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front wiper split end

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,110 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 112,110 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,657 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 92,711 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 92,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 90,832 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 90,770 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 89,009 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,328 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 88,326 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,405 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 80,061 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,463 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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Y709 FJO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y709 FJO, 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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Y709 FJO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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