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Y231 GSG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 GSG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 56,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,197 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,197 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 48,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,837 miles

Nearside rear ABS wire insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear ABS wire insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,894 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,684 miles

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

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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Y231 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y231 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 Y231 GSG registered?

Y231 GSG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y231 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 GSG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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