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YD51 FBF

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,069 mi
Last recorded147,069 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FBF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2012 147,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 147,069 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 142,835 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 16 Jan 2012 142,835 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Jan 2011 129,856 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 129,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 122,301 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 122,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 114,089 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 102,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 91,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 79,682 miles

near side rear sill trim missing

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 FBF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YD51 FBF, 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 YD51 FBF registered?

YD51 FBF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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