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Y279 DBG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,077 mi
Last recorded57,077 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 DBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 57,077 miles

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,840 miles

coolant leak(possibly water pump)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre cut and perished

slight imbalance on front brakes (n/s low)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,929 miles

coil springs corroded

coolant low in resevoir

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and perished

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,784 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f abs ring cracked

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,963 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,004 miles

power steering pipes damp

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,004 miles

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

power steering pipes damp

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,241 miles

centre exhaust pipe joint corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,314 miles

POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

Fail 21 Apr 2009 46,314 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,221 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,450 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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Y279 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y279 DBG, 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 Y279 DBG registered?

Y279 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y279 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 DBG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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