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Y253 XHG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,844 mi
Last recorded81,844 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 XHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,615 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,350 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,845 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly loose on wiper arm.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside wiper blade slightly loose on wiper arm.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,210 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 52,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,689 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 49,689 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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

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What year was Y253 XHG registered?

Y253 XHG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y253 XHG safe to buy?

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