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Y272 DBG

2001 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,802 mi
Last recorded56,802 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 DBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,760 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 46,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,744 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,544 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slightly rough

Offside Front Upper strut mount slightly rough

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,992 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,672 miles

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

handbrake requiers adjusting

Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,878 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y272 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y272 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 Y272 DBG registered?

Y272 DBG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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