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Y298 ODY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 ODY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 103,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,901 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,280 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,280 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,681 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 70,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 62,862 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 62,862 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,554 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 ODY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODY, 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

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What year was Y298 ODY registered?

Y298 ODY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y298 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y298 ODY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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