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Y812 BJW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,803 mi
Last recorded143,803 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 BJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 143,803 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion started around nearside rear jacking point

Pass 7 Jul 2025 141,520 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 141,520 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front suspension level sensor linkage broken

Pass 8 Jul 2024 140,074 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 140,074 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2023 138,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight lump on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill corroding

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 137,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 133,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just in limit (1.2.1 (e))

indicator switch slightly defective

Fail 7 Jul 2021 133,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just in limit (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

indicator switch slightly defective

Pass 13 Jul 2020 130,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Jul 2019 129,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light inop

Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,000 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch slightly faulty (needs extra force to stay in right hand position)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,826 miles

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 31 May 2017 125,826 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall & worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn on edge close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,915 miles

all indicators faded

indicator switch faulty

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all indicators faded

indicator switch faulty

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,121 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

possible coolant leak from rad

Fail 23 Jun 2014 106,912 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

possible coolant leak from rad

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both bottom arm rear bushes poor

both front tyres on the legal limit

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,931 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,931 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,698 miles

damage to offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside front seat belt webbing

exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers and offside washer poor

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,611 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer poor.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,675 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

child seat fitted in the offside rear

indecators dont always stay in the on position

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear silencer corroding

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,243 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads look low

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,842 miles

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 13 Jul 2006 51,842 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2005 43,772 miles

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

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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Y812 BJW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y812 BJW, 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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Y812 BJW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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