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Y235 FSG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 FSG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,398 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,819 miles

N/S/F ABS reluctor ring cracked,

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,749 miles

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

N/S/F ABS Reluctor ring broken.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,782 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 20,033 miles

reluctor ring broken on offside c.v. joint for a.b.s.

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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Y235 FSG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y235 FSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y235 FSG registered?

Y235 FSG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y235 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y235 FSG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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