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Y239 WDS

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 WDS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 81,148 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,282 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,352 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,858 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,664 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,205 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 50,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 WDS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDS, 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 Y239 WDS registered?

Y239 WDS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y239 WDS safe to buy?

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