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R188 GDS

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 GDS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,623 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,208 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 32,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,236 miles

Front to rear brake pipes inner and outer slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,669 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 26,656 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,744 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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R188 GDS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R188 GDS, 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 R188 GDS registered?

R188 GDS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is R188 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 GDS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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