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Y98 FJR

2001 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,384 mi
Last recorded104,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 FJR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise all brake discs showing signs of slight corrosion possiblly due to vehicle being stood

advise noisey engine

Fail 4 Jul 2011 104,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise all brake discs showing signs of slight corrosion possiblly due to vehicle being stood

advise noisey engine

Fail 19 Mar 2011 104,315 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 30 Mar 2010 100,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,048 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 72,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 61,415 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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Y98 FJR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y98 FJR, 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 Y98 FJR registered?

Y98 FJR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y98 FJR safe to buy?

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