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Y289 JAF

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 JAF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,001 miles

Offside front tyre worn at both shoulders but acceptable at this time

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 97,621 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front tyre worn at both shoulders but acceptable at this time

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,448 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

airbag light on

n/s/f discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 70,566 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,226 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,113 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,017 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 34,512 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 28,184 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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Y289 JAF is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y289 JAF, 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 Y289 JAF registered?

Y289 JAF is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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