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Y896 VOE

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,730 mi
Last recorded129,730 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 VOE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 129,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,367 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded

All four coil springs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

Fuel tank straps corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,898 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 118,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,682 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,995 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 114,995 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,080 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corrodid

Fail 15 Apr 2014 111,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,057 miles

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

rear exhaust corrdid

Fail 15 Apr 2013 107,057 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corrdid

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc pitted / rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,481 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc pitted / rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,859 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,883 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 93,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,869 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 88,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 83,947 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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Y896 VOE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y896 VOE, 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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Y896 VOE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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