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Y989 BJW

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,065 mi
Last recorded114,065 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 BJW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,065 miles

Advise Rear brake discs pitted

Advise front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2011 109,148 miles

Engine light lit.

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine light lit.

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,954 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 94,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 94,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 91,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 89,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 89,460 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,105 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly faded

hand brake has a lot of travel

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

some brake pipes starting to corrode

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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Y989 BJW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y989 BJW, 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 Y989 BJW registered?

Y989 BJW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y989 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 BJW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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