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Y268 KDT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,776 mi
Last recorded52,776 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 KDT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,433 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,422 miles

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

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

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

offside front track rod end rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,428 miles

Airbag light on at time of test

Brake pipes starting to corrode front to rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,428 miles

Airbag light on at time of test

Brake pipes starting to corrode front to rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 36,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 31,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,453 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight cut in side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,131 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 20,131 miles

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

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

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

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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Y268 KDT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y268 KDT, 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 Y268 KDT registered?

Y268 KDT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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