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Y915 SBC

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 SBC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 128,495 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 123,370 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,370 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,196 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 120,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2009 116,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 112,579 miles

n/s/r axle bush starting to split

o/s/r axle bush starting to split

Fail 18 Aug 2008 112,579 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r axle bush starting to split

o/s/r axle bush starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 107,281 miles

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

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

brake pipes rusty

n/s cvj boot has small hole

Pass 18 Aug 2006 101,193 miles

some corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2006 101,193 miles

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

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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Y915 SBC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y915 SBC, 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 Y915 SBC registered?

Y915 SBC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y915 SBC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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