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YIW 2974

2000 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,919 mi
Last recorded66,919 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 2974
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,919 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 brake discs pitting

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,326 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs pitting

Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,882 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,882 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,810 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,810 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 46,315 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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YIW 2974 is a 2000 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 81,936 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 YIW 2974, 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 26 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIW 2974 registered?

YIW 2974 is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is YIW 2974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 2974 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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