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Y228 XHG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,870 mi
Last recorded66,870 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 XHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,870 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 66,870 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven slow operation (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,699 miles

Offside Rear outer door handle lose

Fail 17 Dec 2015 63,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nr fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear outer door handle lose

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,813 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 53,812 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,582 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 50,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,368 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,289 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 29,286 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,977 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 XHG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

Y228 XHG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y228 XHG safe to buy?

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