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Y379 DCW

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

168,984 mi
Last recorded168,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 DCW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 168,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 168,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,705 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 166,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 165,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 164,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 164,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 163,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 162,196 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 162,186 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 158,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 156,105 miles

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

some partys of the exhaust system at the rear is corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2018 156,105 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some partys of the exhaust system at the rear is corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2017 150,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 150,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 143,424 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 135,290 miles

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

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

some of the heat shields over the exhaust system is loose.

the fuel tank straps are corroded in but still serviceable.

the offside front tyre is wore down close to the 2mm indicator marks in the tred.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 135,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some of the heat shields over the exhaust system is loose.

the fuel tank straps are corroded in but still serviceable.

the offside front tyre is wore down close to the 2mm indicator marks in the tred.

Pass 1 May 2013 128,570 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 128,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 112,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,039 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 105,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 97,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 82,906 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 82,906 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 71,537 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 71,537 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 62,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 50,168 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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Y379 DCW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y379 DCW, 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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Y379 DCW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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