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YX51 XGY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 XGY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 143,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tailgate damage

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tailgate damage

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,260 miles

rear suspension arms corroded heavily

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside boot lid damaged

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front brake backplate corroded

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

offside front brake backplate missing

offside front inner wheel arch cover fouling coil spring

offside front inner wheel arch trim poorly secured

rear closing sills corroded

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Fail 29 Sep 2015 139,259 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear metal (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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front brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside boot lid damaged

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front brake backplate corroded

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre worn very low

offside front brake backplate missing

offside front inner wheel arch cover fouling coil spring

offside front inner wheel arch trim poorly secured

offside front tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre perished

rear closing sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded heavily

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 30 Sep 2014 135,422 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 135,421 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/r light lens damaged.

poor beam pattern in o/s headlight.

suspension components corroded.

underside corroded in places.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,563 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

headlamp converters fitted

n/s/r lense cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play in steering system

Fail 30 Sep 2013 131,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear boot and indicator lense damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

rear coil springs difficult to inspect

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 28 Sep 2012 126,668 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 11 Aug 2011 119,981 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 119,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,167 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 98,909 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 88,297 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 88,282 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 47,803 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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YX51 XGY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YX51 XGY, 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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YX51 XGY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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