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Y161 KGX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,903 mi
Last recorded75,903 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 KGX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,903 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 75,903 miles

Service brake excessively binding Near side front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,719 miles

Offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 18,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 11,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,664 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,171 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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Y161 KGX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y161 KGX, 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 Y161 KGX registered?

Y161 KGX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y161 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 KGX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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