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Y251 XHG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 XHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,950 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,341 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipe covers fitted unable to fully inspect

plastic covers over outer sill un able to fully inspect

temp cap fitted to power stearing tank

under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,341 miles

Battery insecure

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

brake pipe covers fitted unable to fully inspect

plastic covers over outer sill un able to fully inspect

temp cap fitted to power stearing tank

under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 26,790 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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Y251 XHG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y251 XHG, 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

How do I check the history of Y251 XHG?

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What year was Y251 XHG registered?

Y251 XHG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y251 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 XHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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