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Y248 WVE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,579 mi
Last recorded45,579 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 WVE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 45,579 miles

offside parking brake only just met limits

Fail 14 May 2016 45,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside parking brake only just met limits

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,486 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,948 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 33,948 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,330 miles

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 WVE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 Y248 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

Y248 WVE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y248 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 WVE 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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