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Y716 HRB

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 HRB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 165,593 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 163,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 163,840 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 161,473 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2009 161,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 159,719 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 159,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2007 150,178 miles

number plate light slightly dim.

unable to see many testable items under bonnet

very slight play at offside front ,possable steering rack

windscreen washers not very powerfull.

Fail 13 Oct 2007 150,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

number plate light slightly dim.

unable to see many testable items under bonnet

very slight play at offside front ,possable steering rack

windscreen washers not very powerfull.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 142,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 142,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 132,929 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 132,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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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Y716 HRB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y716 HRB, 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 Y716 HRB registered?

Y716 HRB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y716 HRB safe to buy?

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