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Y983 OHU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,204 mi
Last recorded187,204 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 OHU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 187,204 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 187,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 144,036 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 144,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 98,056 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 82,553 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 81,629 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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Y983 OHU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y983 OHU, 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 Y983 OHU registered?

Y983 OHU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y983 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 OHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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