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Y133 BGC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 BGC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,219 miles

Engine has a misfire.

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

S R S lamp is on.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine has a misfire.

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

S R S lamp is on.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,318 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,125 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low on 1.6mm on inner edge

oil leak

srs light on

Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,033 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low on 1.6mm on inner edge

oil leak

srs light on

Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,141 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 55,609 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,054 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,754 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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Y133 BGC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y133 BGC, 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 Y133 BGC registered?

Y133 BGC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y133 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y133 BGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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