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Y217 GSG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,900 mi
Last recorded50,900 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 GSG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,900 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 18 Nov 2013 50,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,640 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,303 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 28,195 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,429 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 11,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres badly perished on outer edges

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre badly cut

Pass 25 Aug 2005 5,809 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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Y217 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y217 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 Y217 GSG registered?

Y217 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y217 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 GSG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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