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Y248 EEG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,109 mi
Last recorded53,109 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 EEG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,109 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre between 1.6 and 2 mm

rear n/plate starting to seperate

s.r.s light on

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,943 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre pressure low

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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Y248 EEG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y248 EEG, 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 Y248 EEG registered?

Y248 EEG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y248 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 EEG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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