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Y298 UGV

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,551 mi
Last recorded73,551 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 UGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F, N/S/R and drivers door outer handles loose but functional

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

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

Radiator cap missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Aug 2008 63,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,167 miles

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

Corrosion to several brake pipes, not excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 42,239 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 UGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

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

Is Y298 UGV safe to buy?

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