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Y988 DSG

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,084 mi
Last recorded77,084 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 DSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 66 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,948 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 41,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,119 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,297 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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Y988 DSG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y988 DSG, 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 Y988 DSG registered?

Y988 DSG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y988 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 DSG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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