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Y872 PNB

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,287 mi
Last recorded151,287 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 PNB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 151,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stabilizer mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight lenses deteriorated resulting in slightly diffused beam images.

no clutch

Pass 30 Aug 2016 147,431 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 147,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 135,181 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise slight brake judder near side front brake disc

Fail 25 Aug 2015 135,181 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise slight brake judder near side front brake disc

Pass 9 Sep 2014 123,696 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,641 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,388 miles

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

Slight play in front offside track rod ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension arm inner ball joint.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,040 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 95,858 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,901 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,484 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,484 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,384 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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Y872 PNB is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y872 PNB, 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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Y872 PNB is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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