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Y279 WDS

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,068 mi
Last recorded83,068 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 WDS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,068 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,042 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 71,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 57,906 miles

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

full underseal required

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,155 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 WDS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y279 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

Y279 WDS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y279 WDS safe to buy?

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