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Y486 NGW

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 NGW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 43,391 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,524 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old

Pass 12 Feb 2020 39,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,093 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 38,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,135 miles

front brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2017 31,135 miles

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

front brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,370 miles

Both rear indicators and the nearside front are becoming more white than amber.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,134 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,815 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 26,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 10,545 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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Y486 NGW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y486 NGW, 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 Y486 NGW registered?

Y486 NGW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y486 NGW safe to buy?

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