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Y983 XAK

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,547 mi
Last recorded158,547 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 XAK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 158,547 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 155,468 miles

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

o/s/f (inner wall) & o/s/r tyres slightly cracking perished

Fail 29 Apr 2016 155,461 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f (inner wall) & o/s/r tyres slightly cracking perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 152,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 149,173 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 146,770 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 146,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,520 miles

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

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

airbag light on display

Fail 13 Apr 2012 144,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

airbag light on display

Pass 14 Apr 2011 142,513 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 142,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 141,054 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 141,051 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 138,436 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 138,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 127,241 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 127,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 116,512 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 116,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 98,792 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 XAK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAK, 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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Y983 XAK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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