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Y489 OTT

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,261 mi
Last recorded102,261 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 OTT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 102,261 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 100,845 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,937 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 92,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2007 87,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 77,249 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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Y489 OTT is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y489 OTT, 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 Y489 OTT registered?

Y489 OTT is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y489 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 OTT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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