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Y116 GEL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,414 mi
Last recorded128,414 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 GEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 Dec 2016 128,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 122,743 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,526 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 109,673 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 109,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 102,454 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 102,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,981 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,862 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,445 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2005 33,728 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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Y116 GEL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y116 GEL, 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

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What year was Y116 GEL registered?

Y116 GEL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y116 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 GEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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