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Y81 BGC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 BGC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,602 miles

Unable to visually inspect rear pads

Pass 10 May 2023 95,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 95,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,340 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,334 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 94,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,931 miles

heavy surface corrosion throughout car

Fail 4 Apr 2017 93,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wish bone (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion throughout car

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,739 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,640 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,666 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,649 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,944 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,936 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 85,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,519 miles

nearside centre rear brake pipe missing its clips but is secure and free from vibration

nearside rear indicator starting to discolour

Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,519 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside centre rear brake pipe missing its clips but is secure and free from vibration

nearside rear indicator starting to discolour

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,488 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake travel needs attension

Fail 17 Aug 2009 77,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel needs attension

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 69,058 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,817 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 56,795 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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Y81 BGC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 Y81 BGC, 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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Y81 BGC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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