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Y173 GFS

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 GFS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 40,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,682 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 30,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,065 miles

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

rear box of exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,749 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 22,749 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,786 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,786 miles

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

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

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

advisory o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn down to wear bands

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,396 miles

advisory both rear tyres getting low on tread

advisory small cuts on o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,220 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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Y173 GFS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y173 GFS, 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 Y173 GFS registered?

Y173 GFS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y173 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 GFS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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