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Y108 RKW

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 RKW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,406 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

SRS light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,357 miles

offside front cv joint abs ring corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,108 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front cv joint abs ring corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,388 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 50,638 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,638 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,538 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 45,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,493 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 31,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,689 miles

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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Y108 RKW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y108 RKW, 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.

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What year was Y108 RKW registered?

Y108 RKW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y108 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y108 RKW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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