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Y153 RJB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,758 mi
Last recorded36,758 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 RJB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,758 miles

Most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Most suspension components corroded but do not appear weakened.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,515 miles

both front brake disks pitted but not seriously weakend

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 36,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 36,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,367 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside ABS front drive shaft ring cracked

offside ABS front drive shaft ring cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,576 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 33,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 33,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,638 miles

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 9 May 2006 26,166 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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Y153 RJB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y153 RJB, 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 Y153 RJB registered?

Y153 RJB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y153 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 RJB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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