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YD51 FCG

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FCG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,210 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front disc pads worn

heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 125,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front disc pads worn

heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,991 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 116,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

driver side rear tyre close to legal limit

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,936 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

splash guard insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2012 109,864 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

splash guard insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 104,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2010 96,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,635 miles

drivers side front brake pipe corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

passenger tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,648 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FCG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD51 FCG, 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 FCG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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