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Y188 JAR

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 JAR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 130,364 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 127,804 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 127,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 121,555 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 82,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,528 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD(APPROX 3mm TREAD REMAINING)

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

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 JAR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JAR, 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 Y188 JAR registered?

Y188 JAR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y188 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 JAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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