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Y396 HFC

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 HFC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 89,137 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,216 miles

exhaust blow centre joint just acceptable.

suspect both rear brake back plates rubbing on discs.

temporary repair to rear exhaust.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 85,214 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blow centre joint just acceptable.

suspect both rear brake back plates rubbing on discs.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,765 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 74,765 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 65,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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Y396 HFC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y396 HFC, 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 Y396 HFC registered?

Y396 HFC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y396 HFC safe to buy?

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