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Y879 WAJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,739 mi
Last recorded42,739 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 WAJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,243 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs scored

nearside front / nearside rear / offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,586 miles

offside front jacking point support missing

rear silencer showing corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,323 miles

rear exhaust showing some corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,771 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y879 WAJ 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 100%.

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 Y879 WAJ, 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 Y879 WAJ registered?

Y879 WAJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y879 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 WAJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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