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Y228 FSG

2001 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 FSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 120,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 112,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 101,056 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 157,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 145,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 135,465 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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Y228 FSG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y228 FSG, 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 Y228 FSG registered?

Y228 FSG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y228 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 FSG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y228 FSG have outstanding finance?

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