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Y944 JMJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 JMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 146,398 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 142,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 142,708 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 135,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash display service

front wipers deteorating

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly on limits 16% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 135,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash display service

front wipers deteorating

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly on limits 16% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 129,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 123,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 123,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,128 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 115,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,484 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 106,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 8 Aug 2009 98,378 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges and may need tracking adjustment

Pass 14 Jun 2008 89,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 77,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,470 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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Y944 JMJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y944 JMJ, 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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Y944 JMJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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