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Y298 AEC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,854 mi
Last recorded71,854 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 AEC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,854 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking on tyre wall and wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre cracking on tyre wall

oil leaking around gearbox area

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,193 miles

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2013

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,619 miles

offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,619 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2011 64,594 miles

Screen wipers are becoming worn

Pass 27 May 2010 57,273 miles

Park brake only just met minimum requirements. Very slight bind on O/S front brake

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,261 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,261 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 45,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,327 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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Y298 AEC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y298 AEC, 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 Y298 AEC registered?

Y298 AEC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y298 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y298 AEC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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