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Y217 DBG

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 DBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,120 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 130,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 118,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,422 miles

advise n/s front drop link slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,669 miles

advise n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outside edge

advise n/s/r tyre starting to wear close to 1.6mm tread

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,642 miles

advise handbrake trvell.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 65,332 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,485 miles

hand brake has little travel left

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,615 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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Y217 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y217 DBG, 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 Y217 DBG registered?

Y217 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y217 DBG safe to buy?

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