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Y962 GTW

2001 Rover 75

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 GTW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,986 miles

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

rear silencer deterorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,003 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,936 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,702 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,576 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y962 GTW is a 2001 Rover 75 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y962 GTW, 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 Y962 GTW registered?

Y962 GTW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y962 GTW safe to buy?

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