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Y212 DBG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,597 mi
Last recorded93,597 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 DBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 93,597 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers seat req tightening

Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

drivers seat req tightening

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low but above min mark

Offside rear registration plate light slightly dim

Power steering pipes to steering rack corroded

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive play

Various areas of corrosion to under body but none excessive

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,550 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wiper blade is split but still clears windscreen

rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

spare tyre pressure feels low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 48,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,363 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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Y212 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y212 DBG, 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 Y212 DBG registered?

Y212 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y212 DBG safe to buy?

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