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Y988 XDS

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 XDS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,444 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 94,444 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,291 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,240 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,240 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,305 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,599 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 69,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,817 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,491 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 47,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,472 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 XDS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y988 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

Y988 XDS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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