2001 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · Y679 MBM
2001 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 111,665 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2497cc
Y679 MBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 111,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
Y679 MBM Mileage History
- 21/11/2023106,960 mi
- 14/11/2024109,516 mi+2,556 mi
- 12/11/2025111,562 mi+2,046 mi
- 24/02/2026111,664 mi+102 mi
- 24/02/2026111,665 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y679 MBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 75 (Y679 MBM) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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