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X226 YYA

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 YYA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,744 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 101,744 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,943 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 91,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,131 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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X226 YYA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X226 YYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X226 YYA?

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What year was X226 YYA registered?

X226 YYA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X226 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 YYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X226 YYA have outstanding finance?

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