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YD51 WEW

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,082 mi
Last recorded156,082 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 WEW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,082 miles

Both outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust hitting bumper

Pass 11 Jun 2019 153,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever high

Rear exhaust box hitting bumper

Pass 16 Jun 2018 141,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake lever high

Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 104,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

fuel tank strap coorded

under tray loose

Fail 27 Jun 2013 101,321 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

fuel tank strap coorded

under tray loose

Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2012 98,075 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,668 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,465 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,664 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Fail 29 Jun 2007 78,662 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,910 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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YD51 WEW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD51 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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