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Y198 EAV

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,671 mi
Last recorded54,671 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 EAV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 54,265 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,650 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 53,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,218 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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Y198 EAV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y198 EAV, 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 Y198 EAV registered?

Y198 EAV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y198 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 EAV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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