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Y254 DSG

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,931 mi
Last recorded38,931 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 DSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 38,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm/worn edges/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm/worn edges/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 May 2025 38,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2025 38,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 May 2024 38,027 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 3mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 37,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm an dworn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 36,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak engine area

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 35,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight body and axle corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2019 35,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight body and axle corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,505 miles

Exhaust System Corroded at Back Box

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge 195/65/15

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,962 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted covering engine components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,286 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn edges

Fail 29 Mar 2014 31,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn edges

undertray insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,180 miles

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Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,530 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,530 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,789 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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Y254 DSG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y254 DSG, 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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Y254 DSG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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