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Y179 YFL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,622 mi
Last recorded119,622 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 YFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 119,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,447 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,280 miles

n/side front wing damage

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,987 miles

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 8 Apr 2009 48,048 miles

o/side c v boot starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,517 miles

small pin hole o/side c v boot

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,946 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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Y179 YFL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y179 YFL, 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 Y179 YFL registered?

Y179 YFL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y179 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 YFL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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