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Y229 AVV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,864 mi
Last recorded65,864 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 AVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,526 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,142 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,909 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,908 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,642 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,205 miles

nearside front drive shaft slight noise

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,566 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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Y229 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y229 AVV, 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 Y229 AVV registered?

Y229 AVV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y229 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 AVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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