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Y889 MNC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,882 mi
Last recorded176,882 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 MNC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 176,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 160,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 144,440 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 28 Dec 2015 144,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 20 Dec 2014 128,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 104,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 80,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre outter wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,884 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,831 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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Y889 MNC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y889 MNC, 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 Y889 MNC registered?

Y889 MNC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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