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Y709 WGA

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,021 mi
Last recorded223,021 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 WGA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 223,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 208,528 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Fail 6 May 2010 208,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Pass 26 May 2009 185,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s wiper blade torn.

slight play o/s of steering rack.

Pass 22 May 2008 165,317 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 165,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 148,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2007 148,158 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 133,519 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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Y709 WGA is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y709 WGA, 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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Y709 WGA is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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