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Y879 SSO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,468 mi
Last recorded151,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 SSO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 151,468 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012
Pass 25 Oct 2011
Pass 12 Oct 2010 136,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 125,028 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,488 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 105,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 83,530 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 83,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 71,816 miles

Clean and grease brake pipes front to back

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outside edge

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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Y879 SSO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y879 SSO, 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 Y879 SSO registered?

Y879 SSO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y879 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 SSO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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