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Y81 RBN

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 RBN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 65,607 miles

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts of structure and suspension corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 52,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

many parts of suspension corroded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 6 Feb 2025 52,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

many parts of suspension corroded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,049 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 45,049 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 34,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 35,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,571 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 30,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,552 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,129 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 21,129 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,725 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 16,688 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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Y81 RBN is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y81 RBN, 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 RBN is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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