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Y998 DSG

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,645 mi
Last recorded30,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 DSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 30,645 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill to floor pans in three places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,635 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wings at doors corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,635 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outer sill area at seat belt mountings corroded. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r axle mounting at outer sill area holed and corroded. (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wings at doors corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,209 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 26,194 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 4,225 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 9,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y998 DSG is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y998 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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Y998 DSG is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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