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Y815 HCU

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 HCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 84,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2024 84,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,486 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,485 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,098 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded not leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,400 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,907 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 60,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,647 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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Y815 HCU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y815 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y815 HCU registered?

Y815 HCU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y815 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y815 HCU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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