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Y879 YFR

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,494 mi
Last recorded38,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 YFR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,494 miles

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

engine under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,792 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 37,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,724 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,652 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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Y879 YFR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

Y879 YFR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y879 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 YFR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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