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Y188 BCW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,985 mi
Last recorded75,985 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 BCW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 75,985 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 75,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 75,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 75,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 74,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 72,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 68,120 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 68,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,743 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 66,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,913 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 62,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,185 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 57,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,292 miles

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

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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Y188 BCW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y188 BCW, 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

How do I check the history of Y188 BCW?

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What year was Y188 BCW registered?

Y188 BCW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y188 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 BCW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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