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Y258 RGV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 RGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,805 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,569 miles

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

engine water leval low

offside & nearside washer jets blocked one per side

underside needs a wax oyl

Fail 20 Mar 2009 83,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine water leval low

offside & nearside washer jets blocked one per side

underside needs a wax oyl

Fail 18 Mar 2008 75,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,334 miles

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,191 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 64,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside cv joint abs reluctor ring cracked

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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Y258 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y258 RGV, 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 Y258 RGV registered?

Y258 RGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y258 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y258 RGV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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