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X198 DCF

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,642 mi
Last recorded123,642 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 DCF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 123,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,578 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 120,575 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 115,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 110,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 107,542 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 100,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,218 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,031 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 79,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 65,888 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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X198 DCF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X198 DCF, 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 X198 DCF registered?

X198 DCF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X198 DCF safe to buy?

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