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Y474 MDG

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,213 mi
Last recorded160,213 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 MDG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 160,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 157,151 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 165,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 144,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 134,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 124,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 117,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 115,192 miles

slight play in o/s of steering

Pass 16 Jun 2010 110,760 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 110,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s n/s/f n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,218 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 77,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,343 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 62,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,463 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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Y474 MDG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y474 MDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y474 MDG registered?

Y474 MDG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y474 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 MDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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