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Y949 KCY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 KCY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 106,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner road wheel rim damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner road wheel rim damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front WING HOLED

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED / DENTED

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front WING HOLED

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 90,508 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended CLASP NOT WORKING (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment EXCESSIVE TRAVEL HITTING THE STOP (1.1.6 (c))

215/55R16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front WING HOLED

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED / DENTED

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front WING HOLED

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,008 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 69,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,836 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,187 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,187 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,967 miles

Backbox corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Backbox corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,589 miles

Backbox corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,412 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 43,410 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 38,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 34,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,471 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing slightly

Pass 10 May 2006 25,969 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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Y949 KCY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y949 KCY, 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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Y949 KCY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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