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Y253 UGV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,191 mi
Last recorded137,191 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 UGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,191 miles

Oil leak ()

front floor pans show some corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 137,191 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

front floor pans show some corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,824 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,512 miles

driver side washer jet poor

nearside front door mirror loose

Pass 4 Feb 2013 133,935 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 133,935 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 128,442 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,651 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 124,651 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 119,426 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 114,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 114,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 107,577 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 102,246 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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Y253 UGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y253 UGV, 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 Y253 UGV registered?

Y253 UGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y253 UGV safe to buy?

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