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Y168 VKM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 VKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,791 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir cap missing (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir cap missing (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,230 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 43,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,083 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,208 miles

Advise o/s front abs reluctor ring on cv joint cracked.

Advise rear number plate started to seperate.

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,541 miles

Advise front tyres worn low on insides.

Advise rear number plate starting to seperate.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise front tyres worn low on insides.

Advise rear number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,563 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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Y168 VKM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y168 VKM, 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 Y168 VKM registered?

Y168 VKM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y168 VKM safe to buy?

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