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Y281 CDA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,593 mi
Last recorded77,593 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 CDA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,593 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,592 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,494 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,051 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,038 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,875 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,875 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,228 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack.o/s and n/s front floor slightly corroded.srs light on.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,389 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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Y281 CDA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y281 CDA, 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 Y281 CDA registered?

Y281 CDA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y281 CDA safe to buy?

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