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Y299 NFG

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,731 mi
Last recorded98,731 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 NFG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,731 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes deteriorated but not movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front suspension top mounts both sides noisy

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper subframe bush deteriorated but not movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracked but no excess movement on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,465 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,446 miles

nsf osf nsr tyres 3mm on edges and slight splits on tread

slight corosion on nsf osf brake pipes

slight play in osf lower arm inner ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,113 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,628 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 55,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 48,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,382 miles

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

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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Y299 NFG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y299 NFG, 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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Y299 NFG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y299 NFG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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