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Y988 UPO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,882 mi
Last recorded122,882 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 UPO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 122,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 120,302 miles

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

n/s front tyre low

Fail 28 May 2014 120,302 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front an rearr coil springs slight corroded

n/s front tyre low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,659 miles

n/s front ball joint slight play

n/s rear brake pads poor condition

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

rear discs poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2013 116,659 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front ball joint slight play

n/s rear brake pads poor condition

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

rear discs poor condition

Pass 23 May 2012 113,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 106,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 97,178 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 97,166 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 86,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 77,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 May 2006 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Pass 23 May 2006 53,375 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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Y988 UPO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y988 UPO, 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 Y988 UPO registered?

Y988 UPO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y988 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 UPO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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