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Y427 DCW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,837 mi
Last recorded147,837 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 DCW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 147,837 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 148,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 137,381 miles

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

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

airbag warning on constantly

handbrake noisey nearside slightly ? dust

Pass 28 May 2009 124,488 miles

Air bag warning light on constant

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 109,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 96,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,406 miles

hand brake just ok on travel

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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Y427 DCW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y427 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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What year was Y427 DCW registered?

Y427 DCW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y427 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y427 DCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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