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Y208 GSG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 GSG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,380 miles

BOTH C.V GAITERS PERISHED

FRONT COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

FRONT FERRULES HAVE SOME CORROSION

SOME CORROSION OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

Fail 15 Nov 2010 88,380 miles

BOTH C.V GAITERS PERISHED

FRONT COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

FRONT FERRULES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SOME CORROSION OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,142 miles

all brake ferrules have some corrosion

all rear components and front components ( suspension & steering) corroded

exhaust corroded

front disc's poor condition

offside rear tyre near legal limit

Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake ferrules have some corrosion

all rear components and front components ( suspension & steering) corroded

exhaust corroded

front disc's poor condition

offside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,718 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,519 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,223 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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Y208 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y208 GSG, 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 Y208 GSG registered?

Y208 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y208 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 GSG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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