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Y279 DDE

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,915 mi
Last recorded98,915 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 DDE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,915 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,915 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 11 Apr 2014 98,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 98,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,673 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,673 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 15 Mar 2011 94,870 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,705 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 77,897 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 56,198 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre has 5mm of tread left/limit 1;6mm

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,486 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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Y279 DDE is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y279 DDE, 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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Y279 DDE is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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