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Y239 SPX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,196 mi
Last recorded110,196 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 SPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 110,196 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 110,196 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 109,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2012 105,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

long handbrake travel

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2011 101,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 95,724 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 95,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,457 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 84,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y239 SPX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y239 SPX, 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 Y239 SPX registered?

Y239 SPX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y239 SPX safe to buy?

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