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Y917 SBC

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,904 mi
Last recorded133,904 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 SBC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,904 miles

handbrake performance on limits

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens fogging not affecting beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight fogging not affecting beam performance (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 132,700 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 132,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 119,368 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,586 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 113,586 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,456 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,872 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,593 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,772 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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Y917 SBC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y917 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y917 SBC registered?

Y917 SBC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y917 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 SBC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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