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X494 JGK

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,421 mi
Last recorded84,421 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 JGK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 84,421 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/r/r tyre worn uneven

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 78,079 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished and on the legal limit

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2009 78,064 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished and on the legal limit

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,794 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front washers poor

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,952 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 70,952 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 57,633 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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X494 JGK is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X494 JGK, 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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What year was X494 JGK registered?

X494 JGK is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X494 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X494 JGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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