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Y301 WSK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,803 mi
Last recorded67,803 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 WSK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 67,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,904 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 64,904 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,874 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust deteriorated not leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,686 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,129 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear door outer handle insecure

srs light on

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,339 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front brake disc badly pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,428 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 40,428 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 31,016 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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Y301 WSK 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 Y301 WSK, 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 Y301 WSK registered?

Y301 WSK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y301 WSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 WSK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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