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Y289 GKR

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,081 mi
Last recorded77,081 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 GKR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 77,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (rear of front wheel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel ( rear of front wheel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (rear of front wheel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel ( rear of front wheel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,210 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,201 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,340 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,075 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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Y289 GKR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y289 GKR, 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

How do I check the history of Y289 GKR?

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What year was Y289 GKR registered?

Y289 GKR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y289 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y289 GKR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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