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Y253 YKK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,834 mi
Last recorded158,834 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 YKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 158,834 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 151,020 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2010 151,020 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 142,018 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2009 142,018 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 130,407 miles

front number plate cracked but ok

washer hose holed under bonnet

Fail 26 Mar 2008 130,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked but ok

washer hose holed under bonnet

Pass 28 Mar 2007 111,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,128 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 YKK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

Y253 YKK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y253 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y253 YKK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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