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YH51 HWT

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,239 mi
Last recorded96,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 HWT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,239 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 96,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,937 miles

brake pipes show corrosion

slight blow on front exhaust flexi joint

Fail 16 Jan 2012 52,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes show corrosion

slight blow on front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,522 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all discs corroded on edges

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyre,s wearing uneven on outer edge,s

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded slight

nearside front tyre side wall cracking not to core

offside front tyre side wall cracking not to core

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyre,s wearing uneven on outer edge,s

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded slight

nearside front tyre side wall cracking not to core

offside front tyre side wall cracking not to core

Fail 11 Jan 2008 46,440 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

headlight aim on minimum

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

headlight aim on minimum

Pass 31 Jan 2007 444,092 miles

as time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2007 44,409 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

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 HWT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH51 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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