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Y873 LNU

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 LNU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 140,204 miles

both headlight patterns poor

both rear brake discs worn

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint top gaitor split

n/s/f door mirror loose

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper and lower ball joint gaitors split

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 13 Jul 2011 140,170 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight patterns poor

both rear brake discs worn

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint top gaitor split

n/s/f door mirror loose

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper and lower ball joint gaitors split

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake effort low

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,791 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

air bag light on

both door mirrors secured with tape

both front anti roll bar drop links ball joint gaitors split

n/s/f sidelight dim

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 123,790 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

both front anti roll bar drop links ball joint gaitors split

handbrake travel long

n/s/f sidelight dim

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 105,911 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corrode

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside door mirror loose on body

Fail 24 Jul 2009 105,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corrode

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside door mirror loose on body

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 105,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,122 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 93,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 78,483 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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Y873 LNU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y873 LNU, 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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What year was Y873 LNU registered?

Y873 LNU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y873 LNU safe to buy?

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