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Y286 WJW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,843 mi
Last recorded80,843 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 WJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,817 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,903 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,377 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside front indicator bulb fading

offside rear (FRONT TO REAR )metal brake pipe has early corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,830 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 58,516 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,053 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y286 WJW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y286 WJW, 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 Y286 WJW registered?

Y286 WJW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y286 WJW safe to buy?

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