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YH51 EGC

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,526 mi
Last recorded186,526 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 EGC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 186,526 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 186,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 186,381 miles

Front exhaust rubbers worn

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jan 2017 186,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front exhaust rubbers worn

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jan 2016 184,293 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2015 183,159 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield worn

rear exhaust hangers worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 180,887 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 180,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 177,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 166,006 miles

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

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

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2010 158,618 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 158,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 144,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 134,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 120,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 119,242 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 119,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 115,152 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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YH51 EGC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH51 EGC, 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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YH51 EGC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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