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Y715 SGM

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,391 mi
Last recorded83,391 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 SGM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,391 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,098 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,098 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,623 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,137 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks on inner side wall

rear box deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks on inner side wall

rear box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,350 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,350 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)

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 aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 73,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,119 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan/auxilary belt aged/cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,605 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,605 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,474 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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Y715 SGM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y715 SGM, 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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What year was Y715 SGM registered?

Y715 SGM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y715 SGM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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