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Y278 NCX

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,162 mi
Last recorded45,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 NCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,162 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating and corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2010 45,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear section deteriorating and corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2009 45,145 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y278 NCX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y278 NCX, 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 Y278 NCX registered?

Y278 NCX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y278 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 NCX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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