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Y918 UBK

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,788 mi
Last recorded114,788 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 UBK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,387 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

under body rusted front and rear

under cover tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 111,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

cover fitted to underside body obstructing some underside components view

off side disc back plate rusted slight

off side tyre wall slightly cracked

rear suspension rusted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 111,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cracked (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

cover fitted to underside body obstructing some underside components view

off side disc back plate rusted slight

off side tyre wall slightly cracked

rear suspension rusted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,524 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 109,520 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe's re routed and exhaust insecure and chaffing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe's re routed and exhaust insecure and chaffing (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,236 miles

tank straps corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2016 108,234 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet catch insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly abs light permanently on (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly brake warning light on (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

tank straps corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,531 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,745 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 80,082 miles

both rear tyres low on outside edges 2mm

brake pipes corroded through centre of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2007 75,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,954 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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Y918 UBK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 Y918 UBK, 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 Y918 UBK registered?

Y918 UBK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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