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Y261 DBG

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,766 mi
Last recorded41,766 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 DBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,766 miles

corrosion along offside inner sill area [ not holed yet ]

Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion along offside inner sill area [ not holed yet ]

Fail 29 Oct 2012 39,674 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small corrosion hole at nearside front sill forward.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,471 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 36,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,463 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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Y261 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y261 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 Y261 DBG registered?

Y261 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y261 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 DBG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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