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Y228 GSG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,554 mi
Last recorded75,554 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 GSG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,562 miles

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

engine managment light showing

Fail 23 Oct 2010 67,562 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine managment light showing

Fail 21 Nov 2009 61,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 55,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,737 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 32,258 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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Y228 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y228 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 Y228 GSG registered?

Y228 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y228 GSG safe to buy?

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