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Y203 PBN

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,596 mi
Last recorded145,596 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 PBN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 145,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear. (3.6.B.2c)

body has general corrosion

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 145,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear. (3.6.B.2c)

body has general corrosion

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

body has corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 139,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

body has corrosion

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 19 Jun 2015 134,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 128,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 128,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,975 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 121,975 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,404 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 115,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 107,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 78,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,890 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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Y203 PBN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y203 PBN, 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 Y203 PBN registered?

Y203 PBN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y203 PBN safe to buy?

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