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YT51 VYZ

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,196 mi
Last recorded163,196 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VYZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 163,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

tailgate doesnt stay up

Pass 25 Mar 2014 160,571 miles

nearside tailgate strut missing and tailgate doesn't stay up

Fail 14 Mar 2014 160,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside tailgate strut missing and tailgate doesn't stay up

Pass 8 Jul 2013 158,191 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 158,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front screen chipped

advise fuel tank appears to be slightly damp

advise handbrake travel

advise n/s/r no plate lamp dim

advise rear high level brake light not workiong

strong advise underbody corrosion on rear suspension and fuel components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 154,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 154,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 150,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 142,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,041 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 102,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

offside rear door will not open from the outside

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 79,752 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 79,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YT51 VYZ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel 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 YT51 VYZ, 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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YT51 VYZ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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