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YD51 FBC

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,457 mi
Last recorded155,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FBC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 155,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 155,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,851 miles

n/s/r lower suspension arm corroded

please moniter o/s/f lower ball joint/ hub

Fail 11 Jul 2016 150,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 145,528 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 145,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 140,767 miles

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

o/s/r light slightly insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2014 140,767 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

o/s/r light slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,757 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

o/s/f tyre ON limit

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 134,757 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

corrosion showing to both front brake pipes

o/s/f tyre ON limit

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,499 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 111,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,791 miles

Both front tyres on the legal limit.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 99,791 miles

Both front tyres on the legal limit.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,393 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 71,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YD51 FBC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YD51 FBC, 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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YD51 FBC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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