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YL51 HDU

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,197 mi
Last recorded93,197 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 HDU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,197 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,475 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to the side wall

n/s/r tyre has damage to the side wall

Fail 14 Dec 2011 89,474 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Two out of 4 washer jets are blocked but sufficeint water is getting to the screen

Wiper blades are deteriating

n/s/f tyre has damage to the side wall

n/s/r tyre has damage to the side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,478 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,375 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 81,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,461 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play to steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Dec 2008 75,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play to steering rack o/s

Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,352 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2007 68,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,499 miles

Both front tyres have damage to the side walls but are not showing the cords

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked but not showing white light

Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

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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YL51 HDU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 YL51 HDU, 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 YL51 HDU registered?

YL51 HDU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YL51 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 HDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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