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Y249 DBG

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 DBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 106,721 miles

front and rear brake pads have no lubricating grease

Pass 15 May 2012 93,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 May 2011 81,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 81,981 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 65,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 55,685 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 55,685 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2008 50,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 50,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 45,006 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,430 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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Y249 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y249 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.

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What year was Y249 DBG registered?

Y249 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y249 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 DBG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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